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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.08, 4,306.77 and 1,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.08, 4,306.77 and 1,794.53 is: 2,476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.08 : 4,306.77 = 1,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.08/4,306.77 = 1,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.08x = 4,306.77 × 1,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.08x = 7,728,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,606.43/3,121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.26

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