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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.21, 4,307.25 and 1,723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.21, 4,307.25 and 1,723.96 is: 2,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.21 : 4,307.25 = 1,723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.21/4,307.25 = 1,723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.21x = 4,307.25 × 1,723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.21x = 7,425,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,526.71/3,121.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.05

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