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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.35, 4,229.37 and 1,738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.35, 4,229.37 and 1,738.38 is: 2,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.35 : 4,229.37 = 1,738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.35/4,229.37 = 1,738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.35x = 4,229.37 × 1,738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.35x = 7,352,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,252.22/3,064.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.29

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