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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.06, 4,543.80 and 1,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.06, 4,543.80 and 1,731.58 is: 2,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.06 : 4,543.80 = 1,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.06/4,543.80 = 1,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.06x = 4,543.80 × 1,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.06x = 7,867,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,953.20/3,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.21

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