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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.57, 4,223.43 and 1,734.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.57, 4,223.43 and 1,734.29 is: 2,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.57 : 4,223.43 = 1,734.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.57/4,223.43 = 1,734.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.57x = 4,223.43 × 1,734.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.57x = 7,324,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,643.74/3,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.23

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