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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.40, 4,307.58 and 1,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.40, 4,307.58 and 1,795.25 is: 2,477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.40 : 4,307.58 = 1,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.40/4,307.58 = 1,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.40x = 4,307.58 × 1,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.40x = 7,733,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,161.46/3,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.47

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