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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.99, 4,229.72 and 1,738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.99, 4,229.72 and 1,738.97 is: 2,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.99 : 4,229.72 = 1,738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.99/4,229.72 = 1,738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.99x = 4,229.72 × 1,738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.99x = 7,355,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,348.73/3,064.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.80

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