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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.75, 4,276.23 and 1,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.75, 4,276.23 and 1,682.44 is: 2,321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.75 : 4,276.23 = 1,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.75/4,276.23 = 1,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.75x = 4,276.23 × 1,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.75x = 7,194,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,483.40/3,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.74

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