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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060, 4,222.08 and 1,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060, 4,222.08 and 1,733.44 is: 2,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060 : 4,222.08 = 1,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060/4,222.08 = 1,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060x = 4,222.08 × 1,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060x = 7,318,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,722.36/3,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.74

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