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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.85, 4,285.61 and 1,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.85, 4,285.61 and 1,779.34 is: 2,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.85 : 4,285.61 = 1,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.85/4,285.61 = 1,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.85x = 4,285.61 × 1,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.85x = 7,625,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,557.30/3,105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.22

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