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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.71, 4,274.74 and 1,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.71, 4,274.74 and 1,681.33 is: 2,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.71 : 4,274.74 = 1,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.71/4,274.74 = 1,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.71x = 4,274.74 × 1,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.71x = 7,187,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,223.03/3,097.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.18

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