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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.06, 4,209.17 and 1,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.06, 4,209.17 and 1,723.74 is: 2,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.06 : 4,209.17 = 1,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.06/4,209.17 = 1,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.06x = 4,209.17 × 1,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.06x = 7,255,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,514.70/3,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.81

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