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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.57, 4,277.36 and 1,736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.57, 4,277.36 and 1,736.84 is: 2,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.57 : 4,277.36 = 1,736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.57/4,277.36 = 1,736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.57x = 4,277.36 × 1,736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.57x = 7,429,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,089.94/3,099.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.81

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