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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.97, 4,222.77 and 1,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.97, 4,222.77 and 1,733.92 is: 2,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.97 : 4,222.77 = 1,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.97/4,222.77 = 1,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.97x = 4,222.77 × 1,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.97x = 7,321,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,945.36/3,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.82

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