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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.82, 4,216.87 and 1,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.82, 4,216.87 and 1,729.31 is: 2,386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.82 : 4,216.87 = 1,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.82/4,216.87 = 1,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.82x = 4,216.87 × 1,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.82x = 7,292,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,275.46/3,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.36

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