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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.42, 4,314.42 and 1,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.42, 4,314.42 and 1,729.08 is: 2,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.42 : 4,314.42 = 1,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.42/4,314.42 = 1,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.42x = 4,314.42 × 1,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.42x = 7,459,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,977.33/3,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.11

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