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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.55, 4,218.30 and 1,730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.55, 4,218.30 and 1,730.49 is: 2,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.55 : 4,218.30 = 1,730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.55/4,218.30 = 1,730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.55x = 4,218.30 × 1,730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.55x = 7,299,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,725.97/3,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.22

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