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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.16, 4,275.40 and 1,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.16, 4,275.40 and 1,700.88 is: 2,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.16 : 4,275.40 = 1,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.16/4,275.40 = 1,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.16x = 4,275.40 × 1,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.16x = 7,271,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,942.35/3,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.18

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