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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.51, 4,285.59 and 1,779.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.51, 4,285.59 and 1,779.19 is: 2,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.51 : 4,285.59 = 1,779.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.51/4,285.59 = 1,779.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.51x = 4,285.59 × 1,779.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.51x = 7,624,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,878.87/3,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.27

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