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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.70, 6,052.05 and 1,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.70, 6,052.05 and 1,730.70 is: 2,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.70 : 6,052.05 = 1,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.70/6,052.05 = 1,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.70x = 6,052.05 × 1,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.70x = 10,474,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,282.94/4,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.05

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