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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.03, 4,305.62 and 1,722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.03, 4,305.62 and 1,722.75 is: 2,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.03 : 4,305.62 = 1,722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.03/4,305.62 = 1,722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.03x = 4,305.62 × 1,722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.03x = 7,417,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,498.24/3,120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.38

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