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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.79, 4,405.57 and 1,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.79, 4,405.57 and 1,795.27 is: 2,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.79 : 4,405.57 = 1,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.79/4,405.57 = 1,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.79x = 4,405.57 × 1,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.79x = 7,909,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,187.65/3,192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.20

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