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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.94, 4,308.39 and 1,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.94, 4,308.39 and 1,795.39 is: 2,477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.94 : 4,308.39 = 1,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.94/4,308.39 = 1,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.94x = 4,308.39 × 1,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.94x = 7,735,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,241.67/3,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.70

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