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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.37, 4,274.33 and 1,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.37, 4,274.33 and 1,771.20 is: 2,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.37 : 4,274.33 = 1,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.37/4,274.33 = 1,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.37x = 4,274.33 × 1,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.37x = 7,570,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,684.44/3,097.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.23

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