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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.55, 4,219.44 and 1,731.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.55, 4,219.44 and 1,731.51 is: 2,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.55 : 4,219.44 = 1,731.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.55/4,219.44 = 1,731.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.55x = 4,219.44 × 1,731.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.55x = 7,306,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,011.65/3,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.50

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