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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.78, 4,285.52 and 1,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.78, 4,285.52 and 1,779.23 is: 2,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.78 : 4,285.52 = 1,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.78/4,285.52 = 1,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.78x = 4,285.52 × 1,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.78x = 7,624,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,925.75/3,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.08

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