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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.67, 4,274.70 and 1,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.67, 4,274.70 and 1,753.25 is: 2,419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.67 : 4,274.70 = 1,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.67/4,274.70 = 1,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.67x = 4,274.70 × 1,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.67x = 7,494,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,594.76/3,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.43

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