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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.79, 4,214.28 and 1,727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.79, 4,214.28 and 1,727.46 is: 2,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.79 : 4,214.28 = 1,727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.79/4,214.28 = 1,727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.79x = 4,214.28 × 1,727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.79x = 7,280,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,000.13/3,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.92

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