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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.77, 4,237.71 and 1,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.77, 4,237.71 and 1,673.52 is: 2,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.77 : 4,237.71 = 1,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.77/4,237.71 = 1,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.77x = 4,237.71 × 1,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.77x = 7,091,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,892.44/3,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.48

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