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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.76, 4,305.26 and 1,722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.76, 4,305.26 and 1,722.50 is: 2,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.76 : 4,305.26 = 1,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.76/4,305.26 = 1,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.76x = 4,305.26 × 1,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.76x = 7,415,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,810.35/3,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.05

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