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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.32, 4,216.41 and 1,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.32, 4,216.41 and 1,729.17 is: 2,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.32 : 4,216.41 = 1,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.32/4,216.41 = 1,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.32x = 4,216.41 × 1,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.32x = 7,290,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,889.68/3,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.29

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