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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.84, 4,307.97 and 1,724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.84, 4,307.97 and 1,724.50 is: 2,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.84 : 4,307.97 = 1,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.84/4,307.97 = 1,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.84x = 4,307.97 × 1,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.84x = 7,429,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,094.27/3,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.72

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