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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.70, 4,227.82 and 1,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.70, 4,227.82 and 1,737.40 is: 2,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.70 : 4,227.82 = 1,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.70/4,227.82 = 1,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.70x = 4,227.82 × 1,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.70x = 7,345,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,414.47/3,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.56

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