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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.42, 4,308.93 and 1,725.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.42, 4,308.93 and 1,725.17 is: 2,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.42 : 4,308.93 = 1,725.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.42/4,308.93 = 1,725.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.42x = 4,308.93 × 1,725.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.42x = 7,433,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,615.22/3,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.73

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