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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.32, 4,315.44 and 1,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.32, 4,315.44 and 1,730.04 is: 2,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.32 : 4,315.44 = 1,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.32/4,315.44 = 1,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.32x = 4,315.44 × 1,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.32x = 7,465,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465,883.82/3,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.31

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