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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.26, 4,305.57 and 1,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.26, 4,305.57 and 1,722.74 is: 2,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.26 : 4,305.57 = 1,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.26/4,305.57 = 1,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.26x = 4,305.57 × 1,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.26x = 7,417,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,377.66/3,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.17

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