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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.66, 4,216.62 and 1,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.66, 4,216.62 and 1,729.51 is: 2,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.66 : 4,216.62 = 1,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.66/4,216.62 = 1,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.66x = 4,216.62 × 1,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.66x = 7,292,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,686.46/3,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.62

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