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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.29 and 1,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.07, 4,315.29 and 1,729.82 is: 2,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.07 : 4,315.29 = 1,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.07/4,315.29 = 1,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.07x = 4,315.29 × 1,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.07x = 7,464,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,674.95/3,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.11

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