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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.94, 4,307.36 and 1,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.94, 4,307.36 and 1,942.58 is: 2,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.94 : 4,307.36 = 1,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.94/4,307.36 = 1,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.94x = 4,307.36 × 1,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.94x = 8,367,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367,391.39/3,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.19

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