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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.81, 4,276.41 and 1,772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.81, 4,276.41 and 1,772.63 is: 2,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.81 : 4,276.41 = 1,772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.81/4,276.41 = 1,772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.81x = 4,276.41 × 1,772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.81x = 7,580,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,492.66/3,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.26

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