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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.67, 4,217.99 and 1,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.67, 4,217.99 and 1,730.52 is: 2,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.67 : 4,217.99 = 1,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.67/4,217.99 = 1,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.67x = 4,217.99 × 1,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.67x = 7,299,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,307.40/3,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.99

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