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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.23, 4,329.31 and 1,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.23, 4,329.31 and 1,720.88 is: 2,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.23 : 4,329.31 = 1,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.23/4,329.31 = 1,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.23x = 4,329.31 × 1,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.23x = 7,450,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,222.99/3,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.78

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