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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.35, 4,212.30 and 1,726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.35, 4,212.30 and 1,726.04 is: 2,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.35 : 4,212.30 = 1,726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.35/4,212.30 = 1,726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.35x = 4,212.30 × 1,726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.35x = 7,270,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,615.30/3,052.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.97

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