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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.73, 4,645.49 and 1,342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.73, 4,645.49 and 1,342.65 is: 2,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.73 : 4,645.49 = 1,342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.73/4,645.49 = 1,342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.73x = 4,645.49 × 1,342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.73x = 6,237,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,260.44/3,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.50

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