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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.72, 4,314.76 and 1,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.72, 4,314.76 and 1,729.47 is: 2,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.72 : 4,314.76 = 1,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.72/4,314.76 = 1,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.72x = 4,314.76 × 1,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.72x = 7,462,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,247.98/3,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.61

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