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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.55, 4,331.10 and 1,722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.55, 4,331.10 and 1,722.16 is: 2,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.55 : 4,331.10 = 1,722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.55/4,331.10 = 1,722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.55x = 4,331.10 × 1,722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.55x = 7,458,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,847.18/3,138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.53

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