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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.59, 4,329.88 and 1,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.59, 4,329.88 and 1,721.29 is: 2,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.59 : 4,329.88 = 1,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.59/4,329.88 = 1,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.59x = 4,329.88 × 1,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.59x = 7,452,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,964.02/3,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.38

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