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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.44, 4,277.23 and 1,702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.44, 4,277.23 and 1,702.19 is: 2,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.44 : 4,277.23 = 1,702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.44/4,277.23 = 1,702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.44x = 4,277.23 × 1,702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.44x = 7,280,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,664.57/3,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.02

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