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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.40, 4,542.54 and 1,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.40, 4,542.54 and 1,729.24 is: 2,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.40 : 4,542.54 = 1,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.40/4,542.54 = 1,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.40x = 4,542.54 × 1,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.40x = 7,855,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,141.87/3,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.68

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