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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.76, 4,277.72 and 1,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.76, 4,277.72 and 1,773.88 is: 2,447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.76 : 4,277.72 = 1,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.76/4,277.72 = 1,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.76x = 4,277.72 × 1,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.76x = 7,588,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,161.95/3,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.98

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