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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.73, 4,273.82 and 1,770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.73, 4,273.82 and 1,770.49 is: 2,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.73 : 4,273.82 = 1,770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.73/4,273.82 = 1,770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.73x = 4,273.82 × 1,770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.73x = 7,566,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,736.03/3,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.68

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