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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.63, 4,237.15 and 1,744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.63, 4,237.15 and 1,744.45 is: 2,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.63 : 4,237.15 = 1,744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.63/4,237.15 = 1,744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.63x = 4,237.15 × 1,744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.63x = 7,391,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,496.32/3,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.16

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