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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.60, 4,276.53 and 1,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.60, 4,276.53 and 1,773.27 is: 2,446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.60 : 4,276.53 = 1,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.60/4,276.53 = 1,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.60x = 4,276.53 × 1,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.60x = 7,583,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,442.35/3,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.59

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