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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.73, 4,277.52 and 1,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.73, 4,277.52 and 1,773.41 is: 2,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.73 : 4,277.52 = 1,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.73/4,277.52 = 1,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.73x = 4,277.52 × 1,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.73x = 7,585,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,783.86/3,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.24

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