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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.82, 4,313.73 and 1,728.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.82, 4,313.73 and 1,728.54 is: 2,385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.82 : 4,313.73 = 1,728.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.82/4,313.73 = 1,728.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.82x = 4,313.73 × 1,728.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.82x = 7,456,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,454.85/3,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.44

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