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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.63, 4,240.97 and 1,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.63, 4,240.97 and 1,747.06 is: 2,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.63 : 4,240.97 = 1,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.63/4,240.97 = 1,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.63x = 4,240.97 × 1,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.63x = 7,409,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409,229.05/3,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.36

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