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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.06, 4,316.67 and 1,711.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.06, 4,316.67 and 1,711.77 is: 2,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.06 : 4,316.67 = 1,711.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.06/4,316.67 = 1,711.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.06x = 4,316.67 × 1,711.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.06x = 7,389,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,146.21/3,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.22

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