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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.76, 4,316.04 and 1,730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.76, 4,316.04 and 1,730.16 is: 2,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.76 : 4,316.04 = 1,730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.76/4,316.04 = 1,730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.76x = 4,316.04 × 1,730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.76x = 7,467,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,439.77/3,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.47

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