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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.16, 4,312.62 and 1,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.16, 4,312.62 and 1,727.88 is: 2,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.16 : 4,312.62 = 1,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.16/4,312.62 = 1,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.16x = 4,312.62 × 1,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.16x = 7,451,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,689.85/3,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.42

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