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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.94, 4,274.61 and 1,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.94, 4,274.61 and 1,771.35 is: 2,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.94 : 4,274.61 = 1,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.94/4,274.61 = 1,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.94x = 4,274.61 × 1,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.94x = 7,571,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,830.42/3,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.15

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