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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.46, 4,322.75 and 1,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.46, 4,322.75 and 1,716.14 is: 2,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.46 : 4,322.75 = 1,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.46/4,322.75 = 1,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.46x = 4,322.75 × 1,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.46x = 7,418,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,413.99/3,132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.24

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