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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.04, 4,216.64 and 1,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.04, 4,216.64 and 1,729.46 is: 2,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.04 : 4,216.64 = 1,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.04/4,216.64 = 1,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.04x = 4,216.64 × 1,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.04x = 7,292,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,480.48/3,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.25

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