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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.72, 4,321.82 and 1,715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.72, 4,321.82 and 1,715.38 is: 2,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.72 : 4,321.82 = 1,715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.72/4,321.82 = 1,715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.72x = 4,321.82 × 1,715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.72x = 7,413,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,557.08/3,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.25

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