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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.24, 4,316.88 and 1,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.24, 4,316.88 and 1,730.96 is: 2,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.24 : 4,316.88 = 1,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.24/4,316.88 = 1,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.24x = 4,316.88 × 1,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.24x = 7,472,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,346.60/3,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.67

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