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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.81, 4,222.42 and 1,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.81, 4,222.42 and 1,733.44 is: 2,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.81 : 4,222.42 = 1,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.81/4,222.42 = 1,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.81x = 4,222.42 × 1,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.81x = 7,319,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,311.72/3,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.08

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