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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.66, 4,208.04 and 1,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.66, 4,208.04 and 1,723.33 is: 2,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.66 : 4,208.04 = 1,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.66/4,208.04 = 1,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.66x = 4,208.04 × 1,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.66x = 7,251,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,841.57/3,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.92

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