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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.38, 4,308.64 and 1,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.38, 4,308.64 and 1,795.83 is: 2,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.38 : 4,308.64 = 1,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.38/4,308.64 = 1,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.38x = 4,308.64 × 1,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.38x = 7,737,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,586.54/3,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.10

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