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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.02, 4,219.20 and 1,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.02, 4,219.20 and 1,731.50 is: 2,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.02 : 4,219.20 = 1,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.02/4,219.20 = 1,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.02x = 4,219.20 × 1,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.02x = 7,305,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,544.80/3,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.76

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