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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.69, 4,237.56 and 1,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.69, 4,237.56 and 1,673.44 is: 2,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.69 : 4,237.56 = 1,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.69/4,237.56 = 1,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.69x = 4,237.56 × 1,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.69x = 7,091,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,291.81/3,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.35

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