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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.39, 4,221.87 and 1,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.39, 4,221.87 and 1,733.22 is: 2,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.39 : 4,221.87 = 1,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.39/4,221.87 = 1,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.39x = 4,221.87 × 1,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.39x = 7,317,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,429.52/3,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.79

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