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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.30, 4,209.18 and 1,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.30, 4,209.18 and 1,724.13 is: 2,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.30 : 4,209.18 = 1,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.30/4,209.18 = 1,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.30x = 4,209.18 × 1,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.30x = 7,257,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,173.51/3,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.17

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