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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.36, 4,276.08 and 1,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.36, 4,276.08 and 1,772.13 is: 2,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.36 : 4,276.08 = 1,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.36/4,276.08 = 1,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.36x = 4,276.08 × 1,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.36x = 7,577,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,769.65/3,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.95

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