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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.06, 4,276.71 and 1,701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.06, 4,276.71 and 1,701.90 is: 2,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.06 : 4,276.71 = 1,701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.06/4,276.71 = 1,701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.06x = 4,276.71 × 1,701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.06x = 7,278,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,532.75/3,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.63

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