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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.13, 4,209.16 and 1,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.13, 4,209.16 and 1,724.10 is: 2,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.13 : 4,209.16 = 1,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.13/4,209.16 = 1,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.13x = 4,209.16 × 1,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.13x = 7,257,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,012.76/3,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.25

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