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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.51, 4,216.32 and 1,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.51, 4,216.32 and 1,729.21 is: 2,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.51 : 4,216.32 = 1,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.51/4,216.32 = 1,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.51x = 4,216.32 × 1,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.51x = 7,290,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,902.71/3,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.15

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