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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.98, 4,410.41 and 1,779.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.98, 4,410.41 and 1,779.63 is: 2,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.98 : 4,410.41 = 1,779.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.98/4,410.41 = 1,779.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.98x = 4,410.41 × 1,779.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.98x = 7,848,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,897.95/3,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.87

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