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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.81, 4,274.83 and 1,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.81, 4,274.83 and 1,753.48 is: 2,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.81 : 4,274.83 = 1,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.81/4,274.83 = 1,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.81x = 4,274.83 × 1,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.81x = 7,495,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,813.84/3,097.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.72

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