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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.99, 4,310.11 and 1,796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.99, 4,310.11 and 1,796.68 is: 2,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.99 : 4,310.11 = 1,796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.99/4,310.11 = 1,796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.99x = 4,310.11 × 1,796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.99x = 7,743,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,896.07/3,122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.64

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