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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,142.21, 4,336.08 and 1,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,142.21, 4,336.08 and 1,726.08 is: 2,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,142.21 : 4,336.08 = 1,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,142.21/4,336.08 = 1,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,142.21x = 4,336.08 × 1,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,142.21x = 7,484,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,412.34/3,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.89

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