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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.61, 4,222.40 and 1,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.61, 4,222.40 and 1,733.42 is: 2,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.61 : 4,222.40 = 1,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.61/4,222.40 = 1,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.61x = 4,222.40 × 1,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.61x = 7,319,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,162.83/3,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.19

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