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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.57, 4,668.83 and 1,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.57, 4,668.83 and 1,795.47 is: 2,693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.57 : 4,668.83 = 1,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.57/4,668.83 = 1,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.57x = 4,668.83 × 1,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.57x = 8,382,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,731.18/3,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.19

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