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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.01, 4,229.48 and 1,738.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.01, 4,229.48 and 1,738.49 is: 2,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.01 : 4,229.48 = 1,738.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.01/4,229.48 = 1,738.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.01x = 4,229.48 × 1,738.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.01x = 7,352,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,878.85/3,065.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.97

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