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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.40, 4,673.40 and 1,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.40, 4,673.40 and 1,729.06 is: 2,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.40 : 4,673.40 = 1,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.40/4,673.40 = 1,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.40x = 4,673.40 × 1,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.40x = 8,080,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,589.00/3,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.09

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