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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.13, 4,409.23 and 1,778.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.13, 4,409.23 and 1,778.81 is: 2,454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.13 : 4,409.23 = 1,778.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.13/4,409.23 = 1,778.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.13x = 4,409.23 × 1,778.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.13x = 7,843,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,195.66/3,195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.74

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