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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.86, 4,313.69 and 1,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.86, 4,313.69 and 1,709.52 is: 2,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.86 : 4,313.69 = 1,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.86/4,313.69 = 1,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.86x = 4,313.69 × 1,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.86x = 7,374,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374,339.33/3,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.14

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