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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.68, 4,216.78 and 1,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.68, 4,216.78 and 1,729.36 is: 2,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.68 : 4,216.78 = 1,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.68/4,216.78 = 1,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.68x = 4,216.78 × 1,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.68x = 7,292,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,330.66/3,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.48

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