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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.74, 4,310.10 and 1,797.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.74, 4,310.10 and 1,797.21 is: 2,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.74 : 4,310.10 = 1,797.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.74/4,310.10 = 1,797.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.74x = 4,310.10 × 1,797.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.74x = 7,746,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,154.82/3,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.56

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