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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.41, 4,308.81 and 1,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.41, 4,308.81 and 1,795.21 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.41 : 4,308.81 = 1,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.41/4,308.81 = 1,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.41x = 4,308.81 × 1,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.41x = 7,735,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,209.82/3,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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