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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.76, 4,286.06 and 1,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.76, 4,286.06 and 1,779.72 is: 2,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.76 : 4,286.06 = 1,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.76/4,286.06 = 1,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.76x = 4,286.06 × 1,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.76x = 7,627,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,956.37/3,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.07

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