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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.81, 4,305.23 and 1,722.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.81, 4,305.23 and 1,722.53 is: 2,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.81 : 4,305.23 = 1,722.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.81/4,305.23 = 1,722.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.81x = 4,305.23 × 1,722.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.81x = 7,415,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,879.22/3,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.03

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