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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.55, 4,273.56 and 1,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.55, 4,273.56 and 1,770.32 is: 2,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.55 : 4,273.56 = 1,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.55/4,273.56 = 1,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.55x = 4,273.56 × 1,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.55x = 7,565,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,568.74/3,097.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.44

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