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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.97, 4,215.08 and 1,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.97, 4,215.08 and 1,795.44 is: 2,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.97 : 4,215.08 = 1,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.97/4,215.08 = 1,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.97x = 4,215.08 × 1,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.97x = 7,567,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,923.24/3,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.06

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