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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.56, 4,223.66 and 1,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.56, 4,223.66 and 1,734.21 is: 2,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.56 : 4,223.66 = 1,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.56/4,223.66 = 1,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.56x = 4,223.66 × 1,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.56x = 7,324,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,720.58/3,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.27

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