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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.63, 4,320.28 and 1,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.63, 4,320.28 and 1,714.33 is: 2,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.63 : 4,320.28 = 1,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.63/4,320.28 = 1,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.63x = 4,320.28 × 1,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.63x = 7,406,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406,377.04/3,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.78

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