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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.88, 4,220.95 and 1,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.88, 4,220.95 and 1,732.32 is: 2,390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.88 : 4,220.95 = 1,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.88/4,220.95 = 1,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.88x = 4,220.95 × 1,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.88x = 7,312,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,036.10/3,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.43

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