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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.84, 4,276.40 and 1,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.84, 4,276.40 and 1,701.59 is: 2,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.84 : 4,276.40 = 1,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.84/4,276.40 = 1,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.84x = 4,276.40 × 1,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.84x = 7,276,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,649.59/3,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.19

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