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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.91, 4,310.99 and 1,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.91, 4,310.99 and 1,726.66 is: 2,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.91 : 4,310.99 = 1,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.91/4,310.99 = 1,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.91x = 4,310.99 × 1,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.91x = 7,443,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,613.99/3,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.79

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