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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.22, 4,315.70 and 1,729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.22, 4,315.70 and 1,729.97 is: 2,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.22 : 4,315.70 = 1,729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.22/4,315.70 = 1,729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.22x = 4,315.70 × 1,729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.22x = 7,466,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,020.73/3,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.43

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