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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.85, 4,276.43 and 1,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.85, 4,276.43 and 1,682.54 is: 2,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.85 : 4,276.43 = 1,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.85/4,276.43 = 1,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.85x = 4,276.43 × 1,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.85x = 7,195,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,264.53/3,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.91

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