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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.25, 4,275.59 and 1,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.25, 4,275.59 and 1,701.09 is: 2,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.25 : 4,275.59 = 1,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.25/4,275.59 = 1,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.25x = 4,275.59 × 1,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.25x = 7,273,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,154.89/3,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.50

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