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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.98, 4,313.39 and 1,799.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.98, 4,313.39 and 1,799.61 is: 2,484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.98 : 4,313.39 = 1,799.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.98/4,313.39 = 1,799.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.98x = 4,313.39 × 1,799.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.98x = 7,762,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,440.45/3,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.00

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