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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.87, 4,241.99 and 1,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.87, 4,241.99 and 1,747.69 is: 2,411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.87 : 4,241.99 = 1,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.87/4,241.99 = 1,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.87x = 4,241.99 × 1,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.87x = 7,413,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,683.50/3,073.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.84

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