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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.57, 4,218.35 and 1,730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.57, 4,218.35 and 1,730.79 is: 2,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.57 : 4,218.35 = 1,730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.57/4,218.35 = 1,730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.57x = 4,218.35 × 1,730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.57x = 7,301,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,069.34/3,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.87

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