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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.25, 4,274.37 and 1,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.25, 4,274.37 and 1,771.25 is: 2,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.25 : 4,274.37 = 1,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.25/4,274.37 = 1,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.25x = 4,274.37 × 1,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.25x = 7,570,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,956.49/3,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.62

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