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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.10, 4,308.60 and 1,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.10, 4,308.60 and 1,724.82 is: 2,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.10 : 4,308.60 = 1,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.10/4,308.60 = 1,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.10x = 4,308.60 × 1,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.10x = 7,431,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,559.45/3,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.31

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