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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.36, 4,222.86 and 1,734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.36, 4,222.86 and 1,734.12 is: 2,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.36 : 4,222.86 = 1,734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.36/4,222.86 = 1,734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.36x = 4,222.86 × 1,734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.36x = 7,322,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322,945.98/3,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.84

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