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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.04, 4,308.63 and 1,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.04, 4,308.63 and 1,795.80 is: 2,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.04 : 4,308.63 = 1,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.04/4,308.63 = 1,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.04x = 4,308.63 × 1,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.04x = 7,737,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,437.75/3,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.33

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