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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.93, 4,125.58 and 1,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.93, 4,125.58 and 1,730.84 is: 2,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.93 : 4,125.58 = 1,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.93/4,125.58 = 1,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.93x = 4,125.58 × 1,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.93x = 7,140,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,693.93/2,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.05

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