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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.71, 4,277.52 and 1,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.71, 4,277.52 and 1,773.42 is: 2,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.71 : 4,277.52 = 1,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.71/4,277.52 = 1,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.71x = 4,277.52 × 1,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.71x = 7,585,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,839.52/3,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.28

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