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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.47, 4,228.55 and 1,738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.47, 4,228.55 and 1,738.05 is: 2,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.47 : 4,228.55 = 1,738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.47/4,228.55 = 1,738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.47x = 4,228.55 × 1,738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.47x = 7,349,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,441.90/3,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.06

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