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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.78, 4,237.65 and 1,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.78, 4,237.65 and 1,673.50 is: 2,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.78 : 4,237.65 = 1,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.78/4,237.65 = 1,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.78x = 4,237.65 × 1,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.78x = 7,091,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,707.28/3,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.42

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