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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.55, 4,409.40 and 1,779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.55, 4,409.40 and 1,779.18 is: 2,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.55 : 4,409.40 = 1,779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.55/4,409.40 = 1,779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.55x = 4,409.40 × 1,779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.55x = 7,845,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,116.29/3,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.01

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