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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.78, 4,309.71 and 1,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.78, 4,309.71 and 1,942.38 is: 2,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.78 : 4,309.71 = 1,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.78/4,309.71 = 1,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.78x = 4,309.71 × 1,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.78x = 8,371,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,094.51/3,120.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.37

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