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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.26, 4,209.26 and 1,723.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.26, 4,209.26 and 1,723.98 is: 2,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.26 : 4,209.26 = 1,723.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.26/4,209.26 = 1,723.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.26x = 4,209.26 × 1,723.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.26x = 7,256,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,680.05/3,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.04

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