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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.65, 4,220.93 and 1,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.65, 4,220.93 and 1,732.28 is: 2,390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.65 : 4,220.93 = 1,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.65/4,220.93 = 1,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.65x = 4,220.93 × 1,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.65x = 7,311,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,815.85/3,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.54

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