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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211, 4,431.18 and 1,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211, 4,431.18 and 1,739 is: 2,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211 : 4,431.18 = 1,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211/4,431.18 = 1,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211x = 4,431.18 × 1,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211x = 7,705,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705,822.02/3,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.82

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