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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.35, 4,214.77 and 1,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.35, 4,214.77 and 1,795.46 is: 2,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.35 : 4,214.77 = 1,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.35/4,214.77 = 1,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.35x = 4,214.77 × 1,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.35x = 7,567,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,425.38/3,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.59

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