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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.23, 4,309.93 and 1,725.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.23, 4,309.93 and 1,725.89 is: 2,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.23 : 4,309.93 = 1,725.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.23/4,309.93 = 1,725.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.23x = 4,309.93 × 1,725.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.23x = 7,438,471.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,471.55/3,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.66

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