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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.78, 4,314.96 and 1,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.78, 4,314.96 and 1,729.50 is: 2,386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.78 : 4,314.96 = 1,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.78/4,314.96 = 1,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.78x = 4,314.96 × 1,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.78x = 7,462,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,723.32/3,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.71

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