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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.54, 4,205.58 and 1,721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.54, 4,205.58 and 1,721.22 is: 2,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.54 : 4,205.58 = 1,721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.54/4,205.58 = 1,721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.54x = 4,205.58 × 1,721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.54x = 7,238,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,731.63/3,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.27

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