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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.46, 4,217.66 and 1,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.46, 4,217.66 and 1,729.86 is: 2,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.46 : 4,217.66 = 1,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.46/4,217.66 = 1,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.46x = 4,217.66 × 1,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.46x = 7,295,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,961.33/3,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.06

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