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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.81, 4,313.57 and 1,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.81, 4,313.57 and 1,709.51 is: 2,359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.81 : 4,313.57 = 1,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.81/4,313.57 = 1,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.81x = 4,313.57 × 1,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.81x = 7,374,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374,060.94/3,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.09

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