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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.57, 4,340.96 and 1,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.57, 4,340.96 and 1,729.39 is: 2,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.57 : 4,340.96 = 1,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.57/4,340.96 = 1,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.57x = 4,340.96 × 1,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.57x = 7,507,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,212.81/3,145.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.60

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