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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.23, 4,210.91 and 1,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.23, 4,210.91 and 1,724.94 is: 2,380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.23 : 4,210.91 = 1,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.23/4,210.91 = 1,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.23x = 4,210.91 × 1,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.23x = 7,263,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,558.47/3,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.54

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