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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.65, 4,212.50 and 1,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.65, 4,212.50 and 1,726.59 is: 2,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.65 : 4,212.50 = 1,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.65/4,212.50 = 1,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.65x = 4,212.50 × 1,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.65x = 7,273,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,251.74/3,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.60

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