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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.98, 4,274.16 and 1,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.98, 4,274.16 and 1,770.74 is: 2,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.98 : 4,274.16 = 1,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.98/4,274.16 = 1,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.98x = 4,274.16 × 1,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.98x = 7,568,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,568,426.08/3,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.02

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