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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.47, 4,284.78 and 1,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.47, 4,284.78 and 1,779.06 is: 2,455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.47 : 4,284.78 = 1,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.47/4,284.78 = 1,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.47x = 4,284.78 × 1,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.47x = 7,622,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,880.71/3,104.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.45

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