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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.15, 4,324.93 and 1,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.15, 4,324.93 and 1,717.55 is: 2,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.15 : 4,324.93 = 1,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.15/4,324.93 = 1,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.15x = 4,324.93 × 1,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.15x = 7,428,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,283.52/3,134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.11

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