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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.76, 4,218.03 and 1,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.76, 4,218.03 and 1,730.56 is: 2,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.76 : 4,218.03 = 1,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.76/4,218.03 = 1,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.76x = 4,218.03 × 1,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.76x = 7,299,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,554.00/3,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.00

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