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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.44, 4,315.77 and 1,730.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.44, 4,315.77 and 1,730.19 is: 2,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.44 : 4,315.77 = 1,730.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.44/4,315.77 = 1,730.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.44x = 4,315.77 × 1,730.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.44x = 7,467,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,102.10/3,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.61

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