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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.79, 4,222.56 and 1,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.79, 4,222.56 and 1,733.46 is: 2,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.79 : 4,222.56 = 1,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.79/4,222.56 = 1,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.79x = 4,222.56 × 1,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.79x = 7,319,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,638.86/3,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.20

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