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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.91, 4,305.47 and 1,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.91, 4,305.47 and 1,722.66 is: 2,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.91 : 4,305.47 = 1,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.91/4,305.47 = 1,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.91x = 4,305.47 × 1,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.91x = 7,416,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,845.88/3,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.27

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