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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.60, 4,562.40 and 1,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.60, 4,562.40 and 1,729.40 is: 2,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.60 : 4,562.40 = 1,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.60/4,562.40 = 1,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.60x = 4,562.40 × 1,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.60x = 7,890,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,214.56/3,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.10

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