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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.59, 4,331.24 and 1,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.59, 4,331.24 and 1,722.28 is: 2,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.59 : 4,331.24 = 1,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.59/4,331.24 = 1,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.59x = 4,331.24 × 1,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.59x = 7,459,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,612.33/3,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.74

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