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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.73, 4,305.27 and 1,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.73, 4,305.27 and 1,722.48 is: 2,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.73 : 4,305.27 = 1,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.73/4,305.27 = 1,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.73x = 4,305.27 × 1,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.73x = 7,415,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,741.47/3,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.05

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