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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.62, 4,320.15 and 1,733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.62, 4,320.15 and 1,733.34 is: 2,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.62 : 4,320.15 = 1,733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.62/4,320.15 = 1,733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.62x = 4,320.15 × 1,733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.62x = 7,488,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,288.80/3,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.95

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