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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.68, 4,320.36 and 1,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.68, 4,320.36 and 1,733.46 is: 2,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.68 : 4,320.36 = 1,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.68/4,320.36 = 1,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.68x = 4,320.36 × 1,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.68x = 7,489,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,171.25/3,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.19

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