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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.94, 4,230.54 and 1,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.94, 4,230.54 and 1,721.49 is: 2,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.94 : 4,230.54 = 1,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.94/4,230.54 = 1,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.94x = 4,230.54 × 1,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.94x = 7,282,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,832.30/3,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.40

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