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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.82, 4,222.14 and 1,733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.82, 4,222.14 and 1,733.64 is: 2,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.82 : 4,222.14 = 1,733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.82/4,222.14 = 1,733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.82x = 4,222.14 × 1,733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.82x = 7,319,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,670.79/3,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.19

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