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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.38, 4,307.01 and 1,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.38, 4,307.01 and 1,795.14 is: 2,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.38 : 4,307.01 = 1,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.38/4,307.01 = 1,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.38x = 4,307.01 × 1,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.38x = 7,731,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731,685.93/3,121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.01

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