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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.41, 4,227.13 and 1,737.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.41, 4,227.13 and 1,737.07 is: 2,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.41 : 4,227.13 = 1,737.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.41/4,227.13 = 1,737.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.41x = 4,227.13 × 1,737.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.41x = 7,342,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,820.71/3,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.94

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