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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.46, 4,220.30 and 1,731.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.46, 4,220.30 and 1,731.83 is: 2,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.46 : 4,220.30 = 1,731.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.46/4,220.30 = 1,731.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.46x = 4,220.30 × 1,731.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.46x = 7,308,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,849.12/3,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.72

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