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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.66, 4,276.19 and 1,682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.66, 4,276.19 and 1,682.37 is: 2,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.66 : 4,276.19 = 1,682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.66/4,276.19 = 1,682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.66x = 4,276.19 × 1,682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.66x = 7,194,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,137.98/3,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.70

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