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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.38, 4,221.93 and 1,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.38, 4,221.93 and 1,733.32 is: 2,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.38 : 4,221.93 = 1,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.38/4,221.93 = 1,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.38x = 4,221.93 × 1,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.38x = 7,317,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,955.71/3,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.97

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