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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.50, 4,212.27 and 1,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.50, 4,212.27 and 1,726.26 is: 2,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.50 : 4,212.27 = 1,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.50/4,212.27 = 1,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.50x = 4,212.27 × 1,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.50x = 7,271,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,473.21/3,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.14

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