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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.85, 4,228.44 and 1,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.85, 4,228.44 and 1,737.64 is: 2,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.85 : 4,228.44 = 1,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.85/4,228.44 = 1,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.85x = 4,228.44 × 1,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.85x = 7,347,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,506.48/3,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.13

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