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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.52, 4,277.32 and 1,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.52, 4,277.32 and 1,702.24 is: 2,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.52 : 4,277.32 = 1,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.52/4,277.32 = 1,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.52x = 4,277.32 × 1,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.52x = 7,281,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281,025.20/3,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.08

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