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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.76, 4,222.36 and 1,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.76, 4,222.36 and 1,733.46 is: 2,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.76 : 4,222.36 = 1,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.76/4,222.36 = 1,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.76x = 4,222.36 × 1,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.76x = 7,319,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,292.17/3,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.11

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