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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.18, 4,275.36 and 1,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.18, 4,275.36 and 1,700.96 is: 2,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.18 : 4,275.36 = 1,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.18/4,275.36 = 1,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.18x = 4,275.36 × 1,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.18x = 7,272,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,216.35/3,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.25

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