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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.32, 4,317.36 and 1,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.32, 4,317.36 and 1,731.20 is: 2,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.32 : 4,317.36 = 1,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.32/4,317.36 = 1,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.32x = 4,317.36 × 1,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.32x = 7,474,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,213.63/3,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.21

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