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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.07, 4,209.98 and 1,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.07, 4,209.98 and 1,724.49 is: 2,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.07 : 4,209.98 = 1,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.07/4,209.98 = 1,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.07x = 4,209.98 × 1,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.07x = 7,260,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,059.79/3,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.51

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