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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.35, 4,275.12 and 1,771.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.35, 4,275.12 and 1,771.78 is: 2,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.35 : 4,275.12 = 1,771.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.35/4,275.12 = 1,771.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.35x = 4,275.12 × 1,771.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.35x = 7,574,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,572.11/3,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.71

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