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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.97, 4,681.58 and 1,173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.97, 4,681.58 and 1,173.93 is: 1,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.97 : 4,681.58 = 1,173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.97/4,681.58 = 1,173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.97x = 4,681.58 × 1,173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.97x = 5,495,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,841.34/3,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.81

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