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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.85, 4,277.81 and 1,683.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.85, 4,277.81 and 1,683.54 is: 2,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.85 : 4,277.81 = 1,683.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.85/4,277.81 = 1,683.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.85x = 4,277.81 × 1,683.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.85x = 7,201,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,864.25/3,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.29

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