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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.44, 4,317.54 and 1,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.44, 4,317.54 and 1,731.64 is: 2,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.44 : 4,317.54 = 1,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.44/4,317.54 = 1,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.44x = 4,317.54 × 1,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.44x = 7,476,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,424.97/3,128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.83

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