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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.28, 4,228.36 and 1,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.28, 4,228.36 and 1,720 is: 2,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.28 : 4,228.36 = 1,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.28/4,228.36 = 1,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.28x = 4,228.36 × 1,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.28x = 7,272,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,779.20/3,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.41

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