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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.54, 4,540.98 and 1,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.54, 4,540.98 and 1,728.14 is: 2,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.54 : 4,540.98 = 1,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.54/4,540.98 = 1,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.54x = 4,540.98 × 1,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.54x = 7,847,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,449.18/3,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.31

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