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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.99, 4,228.30 and 1,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.99, 4,228.30 and 1,737.96 is: 2,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.99 : 4,228.30 = 1,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.99/4,228.30 = 1,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.99x = 4,228.30 × 1,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.99x = 7,348,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,602.58/3,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.37

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