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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.72, 4,309.28 and 1,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.72, 4,309.28 and 1,725.44 is: 2,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.72 : 4,309.28 = 1,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.72/4,309.28 = 1,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.72x = 4,309.28 × 1,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.72x = 7,435,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,404.08/3,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.07

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