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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.92, 4,218.52 and 1,730.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.92, 4,218.52 and 1,730.61 is: 2,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.92 : 4,218.52 = 1,730.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.92/4,218.52 = 1,730.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.92x = 4,218.52 × 1,730.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.92x = 7,300,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,612.90/3,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.23

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