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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.27, 4,218.72 and 1,730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.27, 4,218.72 and 1,730.91 is: 2,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.27 : 4,218.72 = 1,730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.27/4,218.72 = 1,730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.27x = 4,218.72 × 1,730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.27x = 7,302,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,224.64/3,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.48

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