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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.24, 4,316.93 and 1,711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.24, 4,316.93 and 1,711.95 is: 2,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.24 : 4,316.93 = 1,711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.24/4,316.93 = 1,711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.24x = 4,316.93 × 1,711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.24x = 7,390,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,368.31/3,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.47

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