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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.55, 4,299.56 and 1,789.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.55, 4,299.56 and 1,789.23 is: 2,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.55 : 4,299.56 = 1,789.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.55/4,299.56 = 1,789.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.55x = 4,299.56 × 1,789.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.55x = 7,692,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,892.79/3,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.19

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