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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.64, 4,237.50 and 1,673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.64, 4,237.50 and 1,673.39 is: 2,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.64 : 4,237.50 = 1,673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.64/4,237.50 = 1,673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.64x = 4,237.50 × 1,673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.64x = 7,090,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,990.13/3,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.29

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