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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.93, 4,275.24 and 1,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.93, 4,275.24 and 1,771.36 is: 2,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.93 : 4,275.24 = 1,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.93/4,275.24 = 1,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.93x = 4,275.24 × 1,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.93x = 7,572,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,989.13/3,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.53

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