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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.32, 4,314.26 and 1,729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.32, 4,314.26 and 1,729.07 is: 2,386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.32 : 4,314.26 = 1,729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.32/4,314.26 = 1,729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.32x = 4,314.26 × 1,729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.32x = 7,459,640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,640.29/3,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.08

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