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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.08, 4,341.52 and 1,729.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.08, 4,341.52 and 1,729.72 is: 2,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.08 : 4,341.52 = 1,729.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.08/4,341.52 = 1,729.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.08x = 4,341.52 × 1,729.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.08x = 7,509,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,613.97/3,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.97

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