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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.56, 4,220.64 and 1,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.56, 4,220.64 and 1,732.59 is: 2,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.56 : 4,220.64 = 1,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.56/4,220.64 = 1,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.56x = 4,220.64 × 1,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.56x = 7,312,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,638.66/3,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.88

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