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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.81, 4,671.45 and 1,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.81, 4,671.45 and 1,795.77 is: 2,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.81 : 4,671.45 = 1,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.81/4,671.45 = 1,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.81x = 4,671.45 × 1,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.81x = 8,388,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388,849.77/3,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.21

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