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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.04, 4,305.64 and 1,722.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.04, 4,305.64 and 1,722.78 is: 2,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.04 : 4,305.64 = 1,722.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.04/4,305.64 = 1,722.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.04x = 4,305.64 × 1,722.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.04x = 7,417,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,670.48/3,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.43

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