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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.33, 4,675.72 and 1,730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.33, 4,675.72 and 1,730.23 is: 2,596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.33 : 4,675.72 = 1,730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.33/4,675.72 = 1,730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.33x = 4,675.72 × 1,730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.33x = 8,090,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,047.64/3,115.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.86

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