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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.67, 4,241.84 and 1,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.67, 4,241.84 and 1,747.62 is: 2,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.67 : 4,241.84 = 1,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.67/4,241.84 = 1,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.67x = 4,241.84 × 1,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.67x = 7,413,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,115.68/3,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.82

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