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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.82, 4,320.66 and 1,733.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.82, 4,320.66 and 1,733.57 is: 2,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.82 : 4,320.66 = 1,733.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.82/4,320.66 = 1,733.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.82x = 4,320.66 × 1,733.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.82x = 7,490,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,136.29/3,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.39

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