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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206, 4,424.28 and 1,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206, 4,424.28 and 1,734 is: 2,392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206 : 4,424.28 = 1,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206/4,424.28 = 1,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206x = 4,424.28 × 1,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206x = 7,671,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,701.52/3,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.92

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