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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.93, 4,228.98 and 1,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.93, 4,228.98 and 1,771.15 is: 2,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.93 : 4,228.98 = 1,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.93/4,228.98 = 1,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.93x = 4,228.98 × 1,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.93x = 7,490,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,157.93/3,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.83

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