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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123, 4,309.76 and 1,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123, 4,309.76 and 1,725.80 is: 2,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123 : 4,309.76 = 1,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123/4,309.76 = 1,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123x = 4,309.76 × 1,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123x = 7,437,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,783.81/3,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.62

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