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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.55, 4,208.51 and 1,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.55, 4,208.51 and 1,723.31 is: 2,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.55 : 4,208.51 = 1,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.55/4,208.51 = 1,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.55x = 4,208.51 × 1,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.55x = 7,252,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,550.63/3,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.24

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