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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.78, 4,306.23 and 1,943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.78, 4,306.23 and 1,943.23 is: 2,680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.78 : 4,306.23 = 1,943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.78/4,306.23 = 1,943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.78x = 4,306.23 × 1,943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.78x = 8,368,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,007.99/3,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.52

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