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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.65, 4,321.71 and 1,715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.65, 4,321.71 and 1,715.29 is: 2,367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.65 : 4,321.71 = 1,715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.65/4,321.71 = 1,715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.65x = 4,321.71 × 1,715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.65x = 7,412,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,985.95/3,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.12

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