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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.03, 4,227.42 and 1,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.03, 4,227.42 and 1,737.06 is: 2,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.03 : 4,227.42 = 1,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.03/4,227.42 = 1,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.03x = 4,227.42 × 1,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.03x = 7,343,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,282.19/3,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.39

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