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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.35, 4,301.57 and 1,720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.35, 4,301.57 and 1,720.01 is: 2,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.35 : 4,301.57 = 1,720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.35/4,301.57 = 1,720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.35x = 4,301.57 × 1,720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.35x = 7,398,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,734.82/3,117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.41

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