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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.25, 4,276.97 and 1,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.25, 4,276.97 and 1,772.93 is: 2,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.25 : 4,276.97 = 1,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.25/4,276.97 = 1,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.25x = 4,276.97 × 1,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.25x = 7,582,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,768.42/3,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.65

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