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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.96, 4,308.48 and 1,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.96, 4,308.48 and 1,759.36 is: 2,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.96 : 4,308.48 = 1,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.96/4,308.48 = 1,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.96x = 4,308.48 × 1,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.96x = 7,580,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,167.37/3,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.02

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