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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.10, 4,217.71 and 1,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.10, 4,217.71 and 1,730.52 is: 2,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.10 : 4,217.71 = 1,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.10/4,217.71 = 1,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.10x = 4,217.71 × 1,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.10x = 7,298,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,831.51/3,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.50

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