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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.98, 4,228.08 and 1,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.98, 4,228.08 and 1,737.70 is: 2,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.98 : 4,228.08 = 1,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.98/4,228.08 = 1,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.98x = 4,228.08 × 1,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.98x = 7,347,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,134.62/3,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.91

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