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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.62, 4,320.26 and 1,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.62, 4,320.26 and 1,733.38 is: 2,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.62 : 4,320.26 = 1,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.62/4,320.26 = 1,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.62x = 4,320.26 × 1,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.62x = 7,488,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,652.28/3,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.07

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