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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.56, 4,220.37 and 1,732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.56, 4,220.37 and 1,732.05 is: 2,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.56 : 4,220.37 = 1,732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.56/4,220.37 = 1,732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.56x = 4,220.37 × 1,732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.56x = 7,309,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,891.86/3,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.98

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