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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.87, 4,229.56 and 1,738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.87, 4,229.56 and 1,738.54 is: 2,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.87 : 4,229.56 = 1,738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.87/4,229.56 = 1,738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.87x = 4,229.56 × 1,738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.87x = 7,353,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,250.55/3,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.21

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