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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.39, 4,306.37 and 1,794.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.39, 4,306.37 and 1,794.51 is: 2,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.39 : 4,306.37 = 1,794.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.39/4,306.37 = 1,794.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.39x = 4,306.37 × 1,794.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.39x = 7,727,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,815.06/3,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.55

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