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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.84, 4,286.16 and 1,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.84, 4,286.16 and 1,779.44 is: 2,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.84 : 4,286.16 = 1,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.84/4,286.16 = 1,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.84x = 4,286.16 × 1,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.84x = 7,626,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,964.55/3,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.68

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