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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.14, 4,218.91 and 1,730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.14, 4,218.91 and 1,730.84 is: 2,388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.14 : 4,218.91 = 1,730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.14/4,218.91 = 1,730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.14x = 4,218.91 × 1,730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.14x = 7,302,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,258.18/3,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.59

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