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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.53, 4,275.97 and 1,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.53, 4,275.97 and 1,701.28 is: 2,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.53 : 4,275.97 = 1,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.53/4,275.97 = 1,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.53x = 4,275.97 × 1,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.53x = 7,274,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,632.90/3,098.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.77

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