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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.95, 4,285.71 and 1,779.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.95, 4,285.71 and 1,779.57 is: 2,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.95 : 4,285.71 = 1,779.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.95/4,285.71 = 1,779.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.95x = 4,285.71 × 1,779.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.95x = 7,626,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,720.94/3,105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.52

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