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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.74, 4,216.89 and 1,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.74, 4,216.89 and 1,729.42 is: 2,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.74 : 4,216.89 = 1,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.74/4,216.89 = 1,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.74x = 4,216.89 × 1,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.74x = 7,292,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,773.90/3,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.58

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