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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.50, 4,405.80 and 1,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.50, 4,405.80 and 1,795.25 is: 2,477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.50 : 4,405.80 = 1,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.50/4,405.80 = 1,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.50x = 4,405.80 × 1,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.50x = 7,909,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,512.45/3,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.53

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