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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.65, 4,228.52 and 1,738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.65, 4,228.52 and 1,738.22 is: 2,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.65 : 4,228.52 = 1,738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.65/4,228.52 = 1,738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.65x = 4,228.52 × 1,738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.65x = 7,350,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,068.20/3,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.34

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