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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.43 and 1,796.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.43 and 1,796.39 is: 2,479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.69 : 4,309.43 = 1,796.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.69/4,309.43 = 1,796.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.69x = 4,309.43 × 1,796.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.69x = 7,741,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,416.96/3,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.09

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