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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.65, 4,216.80 and 1,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.65, 4,216.80 and 1,729.47 is: 2,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.65 : 4,216.80 = 1,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.65/4,216.80 = 1,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.65x = 4,216.80 × 1,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.65x = 7,292,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,829.10/3,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.67

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