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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.18, 4,333.98 and 1,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.18, 4,333.98 and 1,795.76 is: 2,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.18 : 4,333.98 = 1,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.18/4,333.98 = 1,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.18x = 4,333.98 × 1,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.18x = 7,782,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,787.92/3,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.45

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