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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.16, 4,276.74 and 1,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.16, 4,276.74 and 1,701.82 is: 2,348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.16 : 4,276.74 = 1,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.16/4,276.74 = 1,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.16x = 4,276.74 × 1,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.16x = 7,278,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,241.67/3,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.46

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