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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.33, 4,275.60 and 1,681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.33, 4,275.60 and 1,681.95 is: 2,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.33 : 4,275.60 = 1,681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.33/4,275.60 = 1,681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.33x = 4,275.60 × 1,681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.33x = 7,191,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,345.42/3,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.04

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