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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.32, 4,285.59 and 1,779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.32, 4,285.59 and 1,779.46 is: 2,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.32 : 4,285.59 = 1,779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.32/4,285.59 = 1,779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.32x = 4,285.59 × 1,779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.32x = 7,626,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,035.98/3,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.80

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