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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.28, 4,274.55 and 1,770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.28, 4,274.55 and 1,770.73 is: 2,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.28 : 4,274.55 = 1,770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.28/4,274.55 = 1,770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.28x = 4,274.55 × 1,770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.28x = 7,569,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,073.92/3,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.78

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