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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.67, 4,325.76 and 1,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.67, 4,325.76 and 1,718.39 is: 2,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.67 : 4,325.76 = 1,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.67/4,325.76 = 1,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.67x = 4,325.76 × 1,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.67x = 7,433,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,312.51/3,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.32

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