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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.11, 4,329.29 and 1,720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.11, 4,329.29 and 1,720.85 is: 2,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.11 : 4,329.29 = 1,720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.11/4,329.29 = 1,720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.11x = 4,329.29 × 1,720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.11x = 7,450,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,060.92/3,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.82

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