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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.38, 4,217.52 and 1,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.38, 4,217.52 and 1,730.20 is: 2,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.38 : 4,217.52 = 1,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.38/4,217.52 = 1,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.38x = 4,217.52 × 1,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.38x = 7,297,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,153.10/3,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.52

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