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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.50, 4,302.42 and 1,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.50, 4,302.42 and 1,720.52 is: 2,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.50 : 4,302.42 = 1,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.50/4,302.42 = 1,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.50x = 4,302.42 × 1,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.50x = 7,402,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,399.66/3,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.47

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