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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.93, 4,225.55 and 1,735.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.93, 4,225.55 and 1,735.59 is: 2,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.93 : 4,225.55 = 1,735.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.93/4,225.55 = 1,735.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.93x = 4,225.55 × 1,735.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.93x = 7,333,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,826.66/3,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.16

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