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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.57, 4,380.54 and 2,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.57, 4,380.54 and 2,279.29 is: 3,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.57 : 4,380.54 = 2,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.57/4,380.54 = 2,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.57x = 4,380.54 × 2,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.57x = 9,984,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,521.02/3,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.17

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