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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.70, 4,274.82 and 1,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.70, 4,274.82 and 1,771.39 is: 2,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.70 : 4,274.82 = 1,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.70/4,274.82 = 1,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.70x = 4,274.82 × 1,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.70x = 7,572,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,362.71/3,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.52

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