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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.41, 4,209.54 and 1,724.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.41, 4,209.54 and 1,724.11 is: 2,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.41 : 4,209.54 = 1,724.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.41/4,209.54 = 1,724.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.41x = 4,209.54 × 1,724.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.41x = 7,257,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,719.41/3,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.26

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