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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.04, 4,219.76 and 1,731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.04, 4,219.76 and 1,731.49 is: 2,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.04 : 4,219.76 = 1,731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.04/4,219.76 = 1,731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.04x = 4,219.76 × 1,731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.04x = 7,306,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,442.49/3,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.26

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