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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.32, 4,431.48 and 1,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.32, 4,431.48 and 1,795.08 is: 2,477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.32 : 4,431.48 = 1,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.32/4,431.48 = 1,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.32x = 4,431.48 × 1,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.32x = 7,954,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,861.12/3,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.13

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