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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.58, 4,211.46 and 1,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.58, 4,211.46 and 1,726.27 is: 2,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.58 : 4,211.46 = 1,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.58/4,211.46 = 1,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.58x = 4,211.46 × 1,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.58x = 7,270,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,106.53/3,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.63

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