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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.48, 4,219.29 and 1,731.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.48, 4,219.29 and 1,731.17 is: 2,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.48 : 4,219.29 = 1,731.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.48/4,219.29 = 1,731.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.48x = 4,219.29 × 1,731.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.48x = 7,304,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,287.17/3,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.99

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