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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.82, 4,220.06 and 1,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.82, 4,220.06 and 1,731.79 is: 2,390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.82 : 4,220.06 = 1,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.82/4,220.06 = 1,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.82x = 4,220.06 × 1,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.82x = 7,308,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,257.71/3,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.02

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