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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.08, 4,276.64 and 1,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.08, 4,276.64 and 1,682.70 is: 2,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.08 : 4,276.64 = 1,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.08/4,276.64 = 1,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.08x = 4,276.64 × 1,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.08x = 7,196,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,293.71/3,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.08

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