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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.55, 4,284.68 and 1,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.55, 4,284.68 and 1,779.02 is: 2,454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.55 : 4,284.68 = 1,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.55/4,284.68 = 1,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.55x = 4,284.68 × 1,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.55x = 7,622,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,531.41/3,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.49

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