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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.59, 4,310.59 and 2,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.59, 4,310.59 and 2,004.56 is: 2,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.59 : 4,310.59 = 2,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.59/4,310.59 = 2,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.59x = 4,310.59 × 2,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.59x = 8,640,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640,809.73/3,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.31

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