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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.83, 4,213.12 and 1,726.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.83, 4,213.12 and 1,726.54 is: 2,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.83 : 4,213.12 = 1,726.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.83/4,213.12 = 1,726.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.83x = 4,213.12 × 1,726.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.83x = 7,274,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,120.20/3,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.75

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