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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.44, 4,317.18 and 1,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.44, 4,317.18 and 1,731.08 is: 2,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.44 : 4,317.18 = 1,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.44/4,317.18 = 1,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.44x = 4,317.18 × 1,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.44x = 7,473,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,383.95/3,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.85

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