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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.14, 4,308.56 and 1,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.14, 4,308.56 and 1,724.89 is: 2,380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.14 : 4,308.56 = 1,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.14/4,308.56 = 1,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.14x = 4,308.56 × 1,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.14x = 7,431,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,792.06/3,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.35

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