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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.56, 4,209.70 and 1,724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.56, 4,209.70 and 1,724.22 is: 2,379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.56 : 4,209.70 = 1,724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.56/4,209.70 = 1,724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.56x = 4,209.70 × 1,724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.56x = 7,258,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,448.93/3,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.38

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