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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.22, 4,209.42 and 1,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.22, 4,209.42 and 1,723.92 is: 2,379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.22 : 4,209.42 = 1,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.22/4,209.42 = 1,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.22x = 4,209.42 × 1,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.22x = 7,256,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,703.33/3,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.08

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