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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.63, 4,310.97 and 1,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.63, 4,310.97 and 1,797.06 is: 2,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.63 : 4,310.97 = 1,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.63/4,310.97 = 1,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.63x = 4,310.97 × 1,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.63x = 7,747,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,071.75/3,123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.15

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