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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.50, 4,309.08 and 1,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.50, 4,309.08 and 1,725.34 is: 2,380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.50 : 4,309.08 = 1,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.50/4,309.08 = 1,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.50x = 4,309.08 × 1,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.50x = 7,434,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,628.09/3,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.99

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