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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.75, 4,313.55 and 1,728.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.75, 4,313.55 and 1,728.50 is: 2,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.75 : 4,313.55 = 1,728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.75/4,313.55 = 1,728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.75x = 4,313.55 × 1,728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.75x = 7,455,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,971.18/3,125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.34

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