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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.86, 4,278.09 and 1,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.86, 4,278.09 and 1,773.29 is: 2,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.86 : 4,278.09 = 1,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.86/4,278.09 = 1,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.86x = 4,278.09 × 1,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.86x = 7,586,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,294.22/3,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.30

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