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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.53, 4,310.42 and 1,797.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.53, 4,310.42 and 1,797.51 is: 2,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.53 : 4,310.42 = 1,797.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.53/4,310.42 = 1,797.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.53x = 4,310.42 × 1,797.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.53x = 7,748,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,023.05/3,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.53

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