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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.03, 4,307.76 and 1,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.03, 4,307.76 and 1,795.50 is: 2,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.03 : 4,307.76 = 1,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.03/4,307.76 = 1,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.03x = 4,307.76 × 1,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.03x = 7,734,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734,583.08/3,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.21

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