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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.20, 4,309.98 and 1,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.20, 4,309.98 and 1,725.92 is: 2,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.20 : 4,309.98 = 1,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.20/4,309.98 = 1,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.20x = 4,309.98 × 1,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.20x = 7,438,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,680.68/3,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.75

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