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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.18, 4,332.96 and 1,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.18, 4,332.96 and 1,795.55 is: 2,477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.18 : 4,332.96 = 1,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.18/4,332.96 = 1,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.18x = 4,332.96 × 1,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.18x = 7,780,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,046.33/3,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.58

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