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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.61, 4,220.88 and 1,732.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.61, 4,220.88 and 1,732.57 is: 2,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.61 : 4,220.88 = 1,732.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.61/4,220.88 = 1,732.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.61x = 4,220.88 × 1,732.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.61x = 7,312,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,992.39/3,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.95

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