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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.78, 4,382.22 and 1,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.78, 4,382.22 and 1,759.11 is: 2,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.78 : 4,382.22 = 1,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.78/4,382.22 = 1,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.78x = 4,382.22 × 1,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.78x = 7,708,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,824.29/3,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.38

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