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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.26, 4,223.24 and 1,733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.26, 4,223.24 and 1,733.71 is: 2,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.26 : 4,223.24 = 1,733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.26/4,223.24 = 1,733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.26x = 4,223.24 × 1,733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.26x = 7,321,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,873.42/3,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.57

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