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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.04, 4,222.50 and 1,733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.04, 4,222.50 and 1,733.50 is: 2,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.04 : 4,222.50 = 1,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.04/4,222.50 = 1,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.04x = 4,222.50 × 1,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.04x = 7,319,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,703.75/3,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.03

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