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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.65, 4,320.33 and 1,714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.65, 4,320.33 and 1,714.29 is: 2,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.65 : 4,320.33 = 1,714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.65/4,320.33 = 1,714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.65x = 4,320.33 × 1,714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.65x = 7,406,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406,298.52/3,130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.74

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