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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.53, 4,320.06 and 1,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.53, 4,320.06 and 1,714.18 is: 2,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.53 : 4,320.06 = 1,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.53/4,320.06 = 1,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.53x = 4,320.06 × 1,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.53x = 7,405,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,360.45/3,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.53

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