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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.72, 4,215.60 and 1,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.72, 4,215.60 and 1,795.86 is: 2,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.72 : 4,215.60 = 1,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.72/4,215.60 = 1,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.72x = 4,215.60 × 1,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.72x = 7,570,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,627.42/3,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.34

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