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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.68, 4,302.20 and 1,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.68, 4,302.20 and 1,720.24 is: 2,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.68 : 4,302.20 = 1,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.68/4,302.20 = 1,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.68x = 4,302.20 × 1,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.68x = 7,400,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,816.53/3,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.82

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