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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.13, 4,276.80 and 1,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.13, 4,276.80 and 1,701.88 is: 2,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.13 : 4,276.80 = 1,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.13/4,276.80 = 1,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.13x = 4,276.80 × 1,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.13x = 7,278,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,600.38/3,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.59

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