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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.01, 4,222.83 and 1,733.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.01, 4,222.83 and 1,733.45 is: 2,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.01 : 4,222.83 = 1,733.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.01/4,222.83 = 1,733.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.01x = 4,222.83 × 1,733.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.01x = 7,320,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,064.66/3,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.17

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