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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.78, 4,306.68 and 1,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.78, 4,306.68 and 1,723.56 is: 2,378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.78 : 4,306.68 = 1,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.78/4,306.68 = 1,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.78x = 4,306.68 × 1,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.78x = 7,422,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,821.38/3,120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.51

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