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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.58, 4,409.71 and 1,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.58, 4,409.71 and 1,779.16 is: 2,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.58 : 4,409.71 = 1,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.58/4,409.71 = 1,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.58x = 4,409.71 × 1,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.58x = 7,845,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,579.64/3,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.13

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