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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.63, 4,277.48 and 1,702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.63, 4,277.48 and 1,702.47 is: 2,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.63 : 4,277.48 = 1,702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.63/4,277.48 = 1,702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.63x = 4,277.48 × 1,702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.63x = 7,282,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,281.38/3,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.40

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