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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.88, 4,277.91 and 1,702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.88, 4,277.91 and 1,702.63 is: 2,349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.88 : 4,277.91 = 1,702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.88/4,277.91 = 1,702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.88x = 4,277.91 × 1,702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.88x = 7,283,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,697.90/3,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.67

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