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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.35, 4,310.21 and 1,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.35, 4,310.21 and 1,797.06 is: 2,479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.35 : 4,310.21 = 1,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.35/4,310.21 = 1,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.35x = 4,310.21 × 1,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.35x = 7,745,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,694.06/3,123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.93

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