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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.85, 4,223.73 and 1,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.85, 4,223.73 and 1,734.76 is: 2,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.85 : 4,223.73 = 1,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.85/4,223.73 = 1,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.85x = 4,223.73 × 1,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.85x = 7,327,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,128.06/3,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.83

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