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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117, 4,301.52 and 1,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117, 4,301.52 and 1,719.72 is: 2,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117 : 4,301.52 = 1,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117/4,301.52 = 1,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117x = 4,301.52 × 1,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117x = 7,397,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397,409.97/3,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.25

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