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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.30, 4,949.04 and 3,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.30, 4,949.04 and 3,099.58 is: 4,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.30 : 4,949.04 = 3,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.30/4,949.04 = 3,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.30x = 4,949.04 × 3,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.30x = 15,339,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,945.40/3,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.67

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