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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.65, 4,229.89 and 1,739.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.65, 4,229.89 and 1,739.22 is: 2,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.65 : 4,229.89 = 1,739.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.65/4,229.89 = 1,739.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.65x = 4,229.89 × 1,739.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.65x = 7,356,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,709.29/3,065.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.72

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