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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.32, 4,222.72 and 1,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.32, 4,222.72 and 1,733.75 is: 2,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.32 : 4,222.72 = 1,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.32/4,222.72 = 1,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.32x = 4,222.72 × 1,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.32x = 7,321,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,140.80/3,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.28

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