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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.49, 4,229.24 and 1,720.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.49, 4,229.24 and 1,720.23 is: 2,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.49 : 4,229.24 = 1,720.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.49/4,229.24 = 1,720.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.49x = 4,229.24 × 1,720.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.49x = 7,275,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,265.53/3,064.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.05

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