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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.30, 4,273.68 and 1,771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.30, 4,273.68 and 1,771.42 is: 2,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.30 : 4,273.68 = 1,771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.30/4,273.68 = 1,771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.30x = 4,273.68 × 1,771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.30x = 7,570,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,482.23/3,097.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.22

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