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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.32, 4,218.97 and 1,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.32, 4,218.97 and 1,730.94 is: 2,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.32 : 4,218.97 = 1,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.32/4,218.97 = 1,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.32x = 4,218.97 × 1,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.32x = 7,302,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,783.93/3,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.62

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