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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.83, 4,309.50 and 1,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.83, 4,309.50 and 1,725.58 is: 2,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.83 : 4,309.50 = 1,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.83/4,309.50 = 1,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.83x = 4,309.50 × 1,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.83x = 7,436,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,387.01/3,122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.30

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