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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.26, 4,314.04 and 1,729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.26, 4,314.04 and 1,729.01 is: 2,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.26 : 4,314.04 = 1,729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.26/4,314.04 = 1,729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.26x = 4,314.04 × 1,729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.26x = 7,458,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,992.41/3,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.92

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