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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.84, 4,275.99 and 1,772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.84, 4,275.99 and 1,772.63 is: 2,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.84 : 4,275.99 = 1,772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.84/4,275.99 = 1,772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.84x = 4,275.99 × 1,772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.84x = 7,579,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,579,726.77/3,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.99

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