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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.53, 4,329.76 and 1,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.53, 4,329.76 and 1,721.18 is: 2,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.53 : 4,329.76 = 1,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.53/4,329.76 = 1,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.53x = 4,329.76 × 1,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.53x = 7,452,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,296.32/3,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.21

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