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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.88, 4,410.19 and 1,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.88, 4,410.19 and 1,779.62 is: 2,455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.88 : 4,410.19 = 1,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.88/4,410.19 = 1,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.88x = 4,410.19 × 1,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.88x = 7,848,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,462.33/3,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.81

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