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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.54, 4,308.77 and 1,796.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.54, 4,308.77 and 1,796.43 is: 2,478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.54 : 4,308.77 = 1,796.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.54/4,308.77 = 1,796.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.54x = 4,308.77 × 1,796.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.54x = 7,740,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,394.71/3,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.88

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