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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.81, 4,223.83 and 1,734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.81, 4,223.83 and 1,734.51 is: 2,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.81 : 4,223.83 = 1,734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.81/4,223.83 = 1,734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.81x = 4,223.83 × 1,734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.81x = 7,326,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,271.04/3,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.58

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