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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.07, 4,207.70 and 1,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.07, 4,207.70 and 1,723.04 is: 2,377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.07 : 4,207.70 = 1,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.07/4,207.70 = 1,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.07x = 4,207.70 × 1,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.07x = 7,250,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,005.75/3,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.78

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