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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.68, 4,310.42 and 1,797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.68, 4,310.42 and 1,797.49 is: 2,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.68 : 4,310.42 = 1,797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.68/4,310.42 = 1,797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.68x = 4,310.42 × 1,797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.68x = 7,747,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,933.25/3,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.60

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