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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.13, 2,374.39 and 1,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.13, 2,374.39 and 1,021.50 is: 1,410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.13 : 2,374.39 = 1,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.13/2,374.39 = 1,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.13x = 2,374.39 × 1,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.13x = 2,425,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,439.39/1,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.03

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