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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.72, 4,212.72 and 1,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.72, 4,212.72 and 1,726.44 is: 2,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.72 : 4,212.72 = 1,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.72/4,212.72 = 1,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.72x = 4,212.72 × 1,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.72x = 7,273,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,008.32/3,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.47

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