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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.65, 4,237.61 and 1,744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.65, 4,237.61 and 1,744.58 is: 2,407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.65 : 4,237.61 = 1,744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.65/4,237.61 = 1,744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.65x = 4,237.61 × 1,744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.65x = 7,392,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,832.60/3,070.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.58

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