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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.94, 4,319.14 and 1,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.94, 4,319.14 and 1,713.35 is: 2,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.94 : 4,319.14 = 1,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.94/4,319.14 = 1,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.94x = 4,319.14 × 1,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.94x = 7,400,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,198.52/3,129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.33

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