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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.55, 4,309.11 and 1,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.55, 4,309.11 and 1,725.30 is: 2,380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.55 : 4,309.11 = 1,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.55/4,309.11 = 1,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.55x = 4,309.11 × 1,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.55x = 7,434,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,507.48/3,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.91

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