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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.38, 4,311.12 and 1,943.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.38, 4,311.12 and 1,943.76 is: 2,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.38 : 4,311.12 = 1,943.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.38/4,311.12 = 1,943.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.38x = 4,311.12 × 1,943.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.38x = 8,379,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,782.61/3,123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.92

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