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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.99, 4,219.38 and 1,731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.99, 4,219.38 and 1,731.47 is: 2,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.99 : 4,219.38 = 1,731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.99/4,219.38 = 1,731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.99x = 4,219.38 × 1,731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.99x = 7,305,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,708.79/3,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.84

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