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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.30, 4,307.78 and 1,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.30, 4,307.78 and 1,794.99 is: 2,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.30 : 4,307.78 = 1,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.30/4,307.78 = 1,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.30x = 4,307.78 × 1,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.30x = 7,732,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732,442.66/3,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.31

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