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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.98, 4,209.03 and 1,723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.98, 4,209.03 and 1,723.67 is: 2,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.98 : 4,209.03 = 1,723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.98/4,209.03 = 1,723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.98x = 4,209.03 × 1,723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.98x = 7,254,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,970.12/3,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.70

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