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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.32, 4,275.72 and 1,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.32, 4,275.72 and 1,701.08 is: 2,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.32 : 4,275.72 = 1,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.32/4,275.72 = 1,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.32x = 4,275.72 × 1,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.32x = 7,273,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,341.78/3,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.51

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