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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.50, 4,219.45 and 1,731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.50, 4,219.45 and 1,731.18 is: 2,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.50 : 4,219.45 = 1,731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.50/4,219.45 = 1,731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.50x = 4,219.45 × 1,731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.50x = 7,304,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,627.45/3,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.09

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