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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.31, 4,312.93 and 1,709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.31, 4,312.93 and 1,709.00 is: 2,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.31 : 4,312.93 = 1,709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.31/4,312.93 = 1,709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.31x = 4,312.93 × 1,709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.31x = 7,370,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,794.57/3,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.42

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