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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.63, 4,227.73 and 1,737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.63, 4,227.73 and 1,737.31 is: 2,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.63 : 4,227.73 = 1,737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.63/4,227.73 = 1,737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.63x = 4,227.73 × 1,737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.63x = 7,344,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,867.77/3,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.44

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