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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.31, 4,277.05 and 1,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.31, 4,277.05 and 1,773.27 is: 2,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.31 : 4,277.05 = 1,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.31/4,277.05 = 1,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.31x = 4,277.05 × 1,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.31x = 7,584,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,360.02/3,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.11

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