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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.88, 4,212.69 and 1,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.88, 4,212.69 and 1,726.70 is: 2,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.88 : 4,212.69 = 1,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.88/4,212.69 = 1,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.88x = 4,212.69 × 1,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.88x = 7,274,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274,051.82/3,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.69

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