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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.40, 4,308.60 and 1,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.40, 4,308.60 and 1,725.06 is: 2,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.40 : 4,308.60 = 1,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.40/4,308.60 = 1,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.40x = 4,308.60 × 1,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.40x = 7,432,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,593.52/3,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.41

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