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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.90, 4,227.83 and 1,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.90, 4,227.83 and 1,737.34 is: 2,397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.90 : 4,227.83 = 1,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.90/4,227.83 = 1,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.90x = 4,227.83 × 1,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.90x = 7,345,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,178.17/3,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.33

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