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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.22, 4,312.86 and 1,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.22, 4,312.86 and 1,708.94 is: 2,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.22 : 4,312.86 = 1,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.22/4,312.86 = 1,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.22x = 4,312.86 × 1,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.22x = 7,370,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,418.97/3,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.37

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