Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.88, 4,308 and 1,724.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,121.88, 4,308 and 1,724.63 is: 2,379.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,121.88 : 4,308 = 1,724.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,121.88/4,308 = 1,724.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,121.88x = 4,308 × 1,724.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,121.88x = 7,429,706.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,429,706.04/3,121.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,379.88
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