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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.80, 4,309.48 and 1,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.80, 4,309.48 and 1,725.54 is: 2,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.80 : 4,309.48 = 1,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.80/4,309.48 = 1,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.80x = 4,309.48 × 1,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.80x = 7,436,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,180.12/3,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.25

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