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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.25, 4,409.70 and 1,779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.25, 4,409.70 and 1,779.07 is: 2,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.25 : 4,409.70 = 1,779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.25/4,409.70 = 1,779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.25x = 4,409.70 × 1,779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.25x = 7,845,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,164.98/3,195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.26

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