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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.85, 4,215.46 and 1,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.85, 4,215.46 and 1,795.96 is: 2,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.85 : 4,215.46 = 1,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.85/4,215.46 = 1,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.85x = 4,215.46 × 1,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.85x = 7,570,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,797.54/3,054.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.29

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