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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.89, 4,276.41 and 1,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.89, 4,276.41 and 1,701.63 is: 2,348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.89 : 4,276.41 = 1,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.89/4,276.41 = 1,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.89x = 4,276.41 × 1,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.89x = 7,276,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,867.55/3,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.22

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