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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.27, 4,276.83 and 1,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.27, 4,276.83 and 1,702.02 is: 2,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.27 : 4,276.83 = 1,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.27/4,276.83 = 1,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.27x = 4,276.83 × 1,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.27x = 7,279,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,250.20/3,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.70

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