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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.66, 4,309.15 and 1,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.66, 4,309.15 and 1,795.46 is: 2,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.66 : 4,309.15 = 1,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.66/4,309.15 = 1,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.66x = 4,309.15 × 1,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.66x = 7,736,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,906.46/3,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.67

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