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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.72, 4,307.33 and 1,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.72, 4,307.33 and 1,795.19 is: 2,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.72 : 4,307.33 = 1,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.72/4,307.33 = 1,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.72x = 4,307.33 × 1,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.72x = 7,732,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732,466.77/3,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.78

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