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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.88, 4,276.92 and 1,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.88, 4,276.92 and 1,773.32 is: 2,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.88 : 4,276.92 = 1,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.88/4,276.92 = 1,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.88x = 4,276.92 × 1,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.88x = 7,584,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,584,347.77/3,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.66

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