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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.31 and 1,796.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.31 and 1,796.66 is: 2,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.69 : 4,309.31 = 1,796.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.69/4,309.31 = 1,796.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.69x = 4,309.31 × 1,796.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.69x = 7,742,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,334.37/3,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.38

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