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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.19, 4,276.88 and 1,701.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.19, 4,276.88 and 1,701.94 is: 2,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.19 : 4,276.88 = 1,701.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.19/4,276.88 = 1,701.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.19x = 4,276.88 × 1,701.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.19x = 7,278,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,278,980.33/3,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.67

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