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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.74, 4,208.58 and 1,723.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.74, 4,208.58 and 1,723.41 is: 2,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.74 : 4,208.58 = 1,723.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.74/4,208.58 = 1,723.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.74x = 4,208.58 × 1,723.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.74x = 7,253,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,108.86/3,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.27

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