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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.04, 4,323.60 and 1,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.04, 4,323.60 and 1,716.74 is: 2,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.04 : 4,323.60 = 1,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.04/4,323.60 = 1,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.04x = 4,323.60 × 1,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.04x = 7,422,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,475.45/3,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.10

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