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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.50, 4,318.71 and 1,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.50, 4,318.71 and 1,732.34 is: 2,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.50 : 4,318.71 = 1,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.50/4,318.71 = 1,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.50x = 4,318.71 × 1,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.50x = 7,481,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,474.08/3,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.63

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