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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.96, 4,313.94 and 1,728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.96, 4,313.94 and 1,728.68 is: 2,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.96 : 4,313.94 = 1,728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.96/4,313.94 = 1,728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.96x = 4,313.94 × 1,728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.96x = 7,457,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,421.80/3,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.64

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