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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.10, 4,312.46 and 1,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.10, 4,312.46 and 1,727.76 is: 2,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.10 : 4,312.46 = 1,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.10/4,312.46 = 1,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.10x = 4,312.46 × 1,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.10x = 7,450,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,895.89/3,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.21

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