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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.42, 4,307.54 and 1,724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.42, 4,307.54 and 1,724.17 is: 2,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.42 : 4,307.54 = 1,724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.42/4,307.54 = 1,724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.42x = 4,307.54 × 1,724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.42x = 7,426,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,911.85/3,121.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.34

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