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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.56, 4,302.34 and 1,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.56, 4,302.34 and 1,720.44 is: 2,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.56 : 4,302.34 = 1,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.56/4,302.34 = 1,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.56x = 4,302.34 × 1,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.56x = 7,401,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,917.83/3,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.27

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