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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.41, 4,533.57 and 1,723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.41, 4,533.57 and 1,723.14 is: 2,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.41 : 4,533.57 = 1,723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.41/4,533.57 = 1,723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.41x = 4,533.57 × 1,723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.41x = 7,811,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811,975.81/3,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.98

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