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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.64, 4,309.26 and 1,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.64, 4,309.26 and 1,725.39 is: 2,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.64 : 4,309.26 = 1,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.64/4,309.26 = 1,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.64x = 4,309.26 × 1,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.64x = 7,435,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,154.11/3,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.05

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