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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.74, 4,221.27 and 1,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.74, 4,221.27 and 1,732.46 is: 2,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.74 : 4,221.27 = 1,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.74/4,221.27 = 1,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.74x = 4,221.27 × 1,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.74x = 7,313,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,160.32/3,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.91

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