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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.64, 4,307.78 and 1,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.64, 4,307.78 and 1,795.24 is: 2,477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.64 : 4,307.78 = 1,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.64/4,307.78 = 1,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.64x = 4,307.78 × 1,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.64x = 7,733,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,498.97/3,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.38

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