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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.73, 4,321.62 and 1,715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.73, 4,321.62 and 1,715.14 is: 2,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.73 : 4,321.62 = 1,715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.73/4,321.62 = 1,715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.73x = 4,321.62 × 1,715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.73x = 7,412,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,183.33/3,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.80

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