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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.26, 4,218.98 and 1,730.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.26, 4,218.98 and 1,730.93 is: 2,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.26 : 4,218.98 = 1,730.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.26/4,218.98 = 1,730.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.26x = 4,218.98 × 1,730.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.26x = 7,302,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,729.30/3,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.66

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