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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.50, 4,317.46 and 1,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.50, 4,317.46 and 1,731.26 is: 2,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.50 : 4,317.46 = 1,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.50/4,317.46 = 1,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.50x = 4,317.46 × 1,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.50x = 7,474,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,645.80/3,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.21

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