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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.62, 4,309.44 and 1,796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.62, 4,309.44 and 1,796.68 is: 2,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.62 : 4,309.44 = 1,796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.62/4,309.44 = 1,796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.62x = 4,309.44 × 1,796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.62x = 7,742,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,684.66/3,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.55

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