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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.03, 4,309.14 and 1,796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.03, 4,309.14 and 1,796.50 is: 2,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.03 : 4,309.14 = 1,796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.03/4,309.14 = 1,796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.03x = 4,309.14 × 1,796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.03x = 7,741,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,370.01/3,122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.60

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