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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.64, 4,275.21 and 1,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.64, 4,275.21 and 1,754.19 is: 2,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.64 : 4,275.21 = 1,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.64/4,275.21 = 1,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.64x = 4,275.21 × 1,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.64x = 7,499,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,530.63/3,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.27

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