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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.07, 4,276.91 and 1,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.07, 4,276.91 and 1,701.82 is: 2,348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.07 : 4,276.91 = 1,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.07/4,276.91 = 1,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.07x = 4,276.91 × 1,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.07x = 7,278,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,530.98/3,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.62

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