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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.06, 4,542.30 and 1,730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.06, 4,542.30 and 1,730.58 is: 2,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.06 : 4,542.30 = 1,730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.06/4,542.30 = 1,730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.06x = 4,542.30 × 1,730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.06x = 7,860,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,813.53/3,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.71

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