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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.52, 4,285.47 and 1,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.52, 4,285.47 and 1,779.55 is: 2,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.52 : 4,285.47 = 1,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.52/4,285.47 = 1,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.52x = 4,285.47 × 1,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.52x = 7,626,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,208.14/3,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.69

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