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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.21, 4,276.83 and 1,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.21, 4,276.83 and 1,772.92 is: 2,446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.21 : 4,276.83 = 1,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.21/4,276.83 = 1,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.21x = 4,276.83 × 1,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.21x = 7,582,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,477.44/3,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.58

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