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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.86, 4,309.77 and 1,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.86, 4,309.77 and 1,725.58 is: 2,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.86 : 4,309.77 = 1,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.86/4,309.77 = 1,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.86x = 4,309.77 × 1,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.86x = 7,436,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,852.92/3,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.42

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