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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.36, 4,317.12 and 1,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.36, 4,317.12 and 1,731.11 is: 2,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.36 : 4,317.12 = 1,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.36/4,317.12 = 1,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.36x = 4,317.12 × 1,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.36x = 7,473,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,388.02/3,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.92

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