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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.46, 4,274.85 and 1,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.46, 4,274.85 and 1,771.58 is: 2,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.46 : 4,274.85 = 1,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.46/4,274.85 = 1,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.46x = 4,274.85 × 1,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.46x = 7,573,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,217.39/3,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.98

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