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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.74, 4,302.45 and 1,720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.74, 4,302.45 and 1,720.49 is: 2,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.74 : 4,302.45 = 1,720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.74/4,302.45 = 1,720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.74x = 4,302.45 × 1,720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.74x = 7,402,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,300.69/3,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.26

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