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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.73, 4,208.62 and 1,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.73, 4,208.62 and 1,723.43 is: 2,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.73 : 4,208.62 = 1,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.73/4,208.62 = 1,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.73x = 4,208.62 × 1,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.73x = 7,253,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,261.97/3,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.33

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