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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.61, 4,780.31 and 1,724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.61, 4,780.31 and 1,724.73 is: 2,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.61 : 4,780.31 = 1,724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.61/4,780.31 = 1,724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.61x = 4,780.31 × 1,724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.61x = 8,244,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,735.44/3,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.12

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