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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.19, 4,307.27 and 1,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.19, 4,307.27 and 1,723.94 is: 2,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.19 : 4,307.27 = 1,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.19/4,307.27 = 1,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.19x = 4,307.27 × 1,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.19x = 7,425,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,475.04/3,121.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.05

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