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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.23, 4,222.21 and 1,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.23, 4,222.21 and 1,733.90 is: 2,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.23 : 4,222.21 = 1,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.23/4,222.21 = 1,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.23x = 4,222.21 × 1,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.23x = 7,320,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,881.25/3,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.27

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