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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.23, 4,322.48 and 1,716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.23, 4,322.48 and 1,716.01 is: 2,368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.23 : 4,322.48 = 1,716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.23/4,322.48 = 1,716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.23x = 4,322.48 × 1,716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.23x = 7,417,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,421.33/3,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.09

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