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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.68, 4,212.45 and 1,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.68, 4,212.45 and 1,726.44 is: 2,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.68 : 4,212.45 = 1,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.68/4,212.45 = 1,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.68x = 4,212.45 × 1,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.68x = 7,272,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,542.18/3,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.35

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