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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.63, 4,276.40 and 1,701.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.63, 4,276.40 and 1,701.65 is: 2,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.63 : 4,276.40 = 1,701.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.63/4,276.40 = 1,701.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.63x = 4,276.40 × 1,701.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.63x = 7,276,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,906.17/3,098.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.43

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