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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.79, 4,326.06 and 1,718.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.79, 4,326.06 and 1,718.45 is: 2,371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.79 : 4,326.06 = 1,718.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.79/4,326.06 = 1,718.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.79x = 4,326.06 × 1,718.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.79x = 7,434,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,117.81/3,134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.49

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