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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.04, 4,276.68 and 1,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.04, 4,276.68 and 1,682.73 is: 2,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.04 : 4,276.68 = 1,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.04/4,276.68 = 1,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.04x = 4,276.68 × 1,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.04x = 7,196,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,467.94/3,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.16

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