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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.10, 4,308.18 and 1,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.10, 4,308.18 and 1,724.84 is: 2,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.10 : 4,308.18 = 1,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.10/4,308.18 = 1,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.10x = 4,308.18 × 1,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.10x = 7,430,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,921.19/3,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.10

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