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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.41, 4,212.30 and 1,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.41, 4,212.30 and 1,726.11 is: 2,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.41 : 4,212.30 = 1,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.41/4,212.30 = 1,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.41x = 4,212.30 × 1,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.41x = 7,270,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,893.15/3,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.02

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