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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.33, 4,285.53 and 1,779.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.33, 4,285.53 and 1,779.26 is: 2,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.33 : 4,285.53 = 1,779.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.33/4,285.53 = 1,779.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.33x = 4,285.53 × 1,779.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.33x = 7,625,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,050.68/3,105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.47

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