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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.80, 4,341.18 and 1,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.80, 4,341.18 and 1,729.48 is: 2,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.80 : 4,341.18 = 1,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.80/4,341.18 = 1,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.80x = 4,341.18 × 1,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.80x = 7,507,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,983.99/3,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.67

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