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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.54, 4,214.56 and 1,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.54, 4,214.56 and 1,727.96 is: 2,384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.54 : 4,214.56 = 1,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.54/4,214.56 = 1,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.54x = 4,214.56 × 1,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.54x = 7,282,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,591.10/3,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.19

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