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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099, 4,276.62 and 1,701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099, 4,276.62 and 1,701.84 is: 2,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099 : 4,276.62 = 1,701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099/4,276.62 = 1,701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099x = 4,276.62 × 1,701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099x = 7,278,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,122.98/3,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.54

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