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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.10, 4,309.98 and 1,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.10, 4,309.98 and 1,725.82 is: 2,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.10 : 4,309.98 = 1,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.10/4,309.98 = 1,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.10x = 4,309.98 × 1,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.10x = 7,438,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,249.68/3,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.69

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