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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.15, 4,218.86 and 1,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.15, 4,218.86 and 1,730.78 is: 2,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.15 : 4,218.86 = 1,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.15/4,218.86 = 1,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.15x = 4,218.86 × 1,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.15x = 7,301,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,901.74/3,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.47

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