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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.69, 4,219.61 and 1,731.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.69, 4,219.61 and 1,731.37 is: 2,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.69 : 4,219.61 = 1,731.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.69/4,219.61 = 1,731.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.69x = 4,219.61 × 1,731.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.69x = 7,305,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,706.17/3,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.29

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