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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.93, 4,323.45 and 1,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.93, 4,323.45 and 1,735.68 is: 2,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.93 : 4,323.45 = 1,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.93/4,323.45 = 1,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.93x = 4,323.45 × 1,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.93x = 7,504,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,125.70/3,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.24

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