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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.73, 4,215.61 and 1,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.73, 4,215.61 and 1,728.40 is: 2,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.73 : 4,215.61 = 1,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.73/4,215.61 = 1,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.73x = 4,215.61 × 1,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.73x = 7,286,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,260.32/3,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.24

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