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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.87, 4,341.36 and 1,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.87, 4,341.36 and 1,729.54 is: 2,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.87 : 4,341.36 = 1,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.87/4,341.36 = 1,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.87x = 4,341.36 × 1,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.87x = 7,508,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,555.77/3,145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.80

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