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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.07, 4,210.33 and 1,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.07, 4,210.33 and 1,724.52 is: 2,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.07 : 4,210.33 = 1,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.07/4,210.33 = 1,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.07x = 4,210.33 × 1,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.07x = 7,260,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,798.29/3,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.75

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