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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.51, 4,310.19 and 1,726.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.51, 4,310.19 and 1,726.26 is: 2,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.51 : 4,310.19 = 1,726.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.51/4,310.19 = 1,726.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.51x = 4,310.19 × 1,726.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.51x = 7,440,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,508.59/3,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.10

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