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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.95, 3,103.49 and 1,720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.95, 3,103.49 and 1,720.49 is: 2,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.95 : 3,103.49 = 1,720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.95/3,103.49 = 1,720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.95x = 3,103.49 × 1,720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.95x = 5,339,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,512.29/2,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.12

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