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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.47, 4,206.35 and 1,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.47, 4,206.35 and 1,722.14 is: 2,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.47 : 4,206.35 = 1,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.47/4,206.35 = 1,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.47x = 4,206.35 × 1,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.47x = 7,243,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,893.95/3,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.24

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