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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.73, 4,644.98 and 1,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.73, 4,644.98 and 1,713.46 is: 2,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.73 : 4,644.98 = 1,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.73/4,644.98 = 1,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.73x = 4,644.98 × 1,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.73x = 7,958,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,987.43/3,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.64

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