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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.93, 4,682.71 and 1,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.93, 4,682.71 and 1,753.93 is: 2,630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.93 : 4,682.71 = 1,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.93/4,682.71 = 1,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.93x = 4,682.71 × 1,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.93x = 8,213,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,145.55/3,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.79

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