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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.76, 4,310.53 and 1,726.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.76, 4,310.53 and 1,726.51 is: 2,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.76 : 4,310.53 = 1,726.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.76/4,310.53 = 1,726.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.76x = 4,310.53 × 1,726.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.76x = 7,442,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,173.15/3,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.44

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