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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.60, 4,212.67 and 1,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.60, 4,212.67 and 1,726.50 is: 2,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.60 : 4,212.67 = 1,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.60/4,212.67 = 1,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.60x = 4,212.67 × 1,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.60x = 7,273,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,170.44/3,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.62

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