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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.59, 4,223.53 and 1,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.59, 4,223.53 and 1,734.26 is: 2,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.59 : 4,223.53 = 1,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.59/4,223.53 = 1,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.59x = 4,223.53 × 1,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.59x = 7,324,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,699.14/3,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.23

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