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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.89, 4,223.33 and 1,734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.89, 4,223.33 and 1,734.33 is: 2,393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.89 : 4,223.33 = 1,734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.89/4,223.33 = 1,734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.89x = 4,223.33 × 1,734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.89x = 7,324,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,642.71/3,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.76

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