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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.90, 4,311.54 and 2,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.90, 4,311.54 and 2,376.72 is: 3,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.90 : 4,311.54 = 2,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.90/4,311.54 = 2,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.90x = 4,311.54 × 2,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.90x = 10,247,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,323.35/3,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.30

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