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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.38, 4,276.04 and 1,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.38, 4,276.04 and 1,701.40 is: 2,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.38 : 4,276.04 = 1,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.38/4,276.04 = 1,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.38x = 4,276.04 × 1,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.38x = 7,275,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,254.46/3,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.08

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