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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.67, 4,274.66 and 1,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.67, 4,274.66 and 1,771.34 is: 2,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.67 : 4,274.66 = 1,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.67/4,274.66 = 1,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.67x = 4,274.66 × 1,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.67x = 7,571,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,859.30/3,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.38

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