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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.80, 4,277.50 and 1,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.80, 4,277.50 and 1,702.52 is: 2,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.80 : 4,277.50 = 1,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.80/4,277.50 = 1,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.80x = 4,277.50 × 1,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.80x = 7,282,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,529.30/3,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.35

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