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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.89, 4,274.44 and 1,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.89, 4,274.44 and 1,772.06 is: 2,445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.89 : 4,274.44 = 1,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.89/4,274.44 = 1,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.89x = 4,274.44 × 1,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.89x = 7,574,538.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,538.34/3,097.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.06

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