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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.62, 4,313.36 and 1,728.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.62, 4,313.36 and 1,728.38 is: 2,385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.62 : 4,313.36 = 1,728.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.62/4,313.36 = 1,728.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.62x = 4,313.36 × 1,728.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.62x = 7,455,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,125.16/3,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.17

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