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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.43, 4,220.91 and 1,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.43, 4,220.91 and 1,732.25 is: 2,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.43 : 4,220.91 = 1,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.43/4,220.91 = 1,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.43x = 4,220.91 × 1,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.43x = 7,311,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,681.90/3,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.67

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