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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.63, 4,285.88 and 1,779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.63, 4,285.88 and 1,779.59 is: 2,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.63 : 4,285.88 = 1,779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.63/4,285.88 = 1,779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.63x = 4,285.88 × 1,779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.63x = 7,627,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,094.03/3,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.89

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