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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.62, 4,208.64 and 1,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.62, 4,208.64 and 1,723.38 is: 2,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.62 : 4,208.64 = 1,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.62/4,208.64 = 1,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.62x = 4,208.64 × 1,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.62x = 7,253,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,086.00/3,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.36

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