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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.07, 4,148.60 and 1,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.07, 4,148.60 and 1,730.34 is: 2,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.07 : 4,148.60 = 1,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.07/4,148.60 = 1,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.07x = 4,148.60 × 1,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.07x = 7,178,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,479.87/3,006.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.00

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