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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.04, 4,276.68 and 1,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.04, 4,276.68 and 1,701.76 is: 2,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.04 : 4,276.68 = 1,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.04/4,276.68 = 1,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.04x = 4,276.68 × 1,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.04x = 7,277,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,882.96/3,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.43

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