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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.82, 4,309.20 and 1,796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.82, 4,309.20 and 1,796.22 is: 2,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.82 : 4,309.20 = 1,796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.82/4,309.20 = 1,796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.82x = 4,309.20 × 1,796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.82x = 7,740,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,271.22/3,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.62

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