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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.83, 4,306.74 and 1,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.83, 4,306.74 and 1,723.58 is: 2,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.83 : 4,306.74 = 1,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.83/4,306.74 = 1,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.83x = 4,306.74 × 1,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.83x = 7,423,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,010.93/3,120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.54

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