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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.53, 4,277.36 and 1,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.53, 4,277.36 and 1,773.29 is: 2,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.53 : 4,277.36 = 1,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.53/4,277.36 = 1,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.53x = 4,277.36 × 1,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.53x = 7,584,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,982.76/3,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.14

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