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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.32, 4,299.14 and 1,789.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.32, 4,299.14 and 1,789.11 is: 2,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.32 : 4,299.14 = 1,789.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.32/4,299.14 = 1,789.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.32x = 4,299.14 × 1,789.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.32x = 7,691,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,625.42/3,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.97

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