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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.86, 4,216.59 and 1,729.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.86, 4,216.59 and 1,729.35 is: 2,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.86 : 4,216.59 = 1,729.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.86/4,216.59 = 1,729.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.86x = 4,216.59 × 1,729.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.86x = 7,291,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,959.92/3,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.22

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