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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.50, 4,216.86 and 1,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.50, 4,216.86 and 1,729.80 is: 2,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.50 : 4,216.86 = 1,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.50/4,216.86 = 1,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.50x = 4,216.86 × 1,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.50x = 7,294,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294,324.43/3,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.28

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