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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.38, 4,316.97 and 1,731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.38, 4,316.97 and 1,731.13 is: 2,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.38 : 4,316.97 = 1,731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.38/4,316.97 = 1,731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.38x = 4,316.97 × 1,731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.38x = 7,473,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,236.28/3,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.85

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