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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.32, 4,277.09 and 1,702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.32, 4,277.09 and 1,702.07 is: 2,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.32 : 4,277.09 = 1,702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.32/4,277.09 = 1,702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.32x = 4,277.09 × 1,702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.32x = 7,279,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,876.68/3,099.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.87

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