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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.96, 4,309.80 and 1,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.96, 4,309.80 and 1,725.68 is: 2,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.96 : 4,309.80 = 1,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.96/4,309.80 = 1,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.96x = 4,309.80 × 1,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.96x = 7,437,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,335.66/3,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.50

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