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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.97, 4,226.46 and 1,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.97, 4,226.46 and 1,736.40 is: 2,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.97 : 4,226.46 = 1,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.97/4,226.46 = 1,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.97x = 4,226.46 × 1,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.97x = 7,338,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,825.14/3,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.98

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