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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.35, 4,431.71 and 1,795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.35, 4,431.71 and 1,795.06 is: 2,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.35 : 4,431.71 = 1,795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.35/4,431.71 = 1,795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.35x = 4,431.71 × 1,795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.35x = 7,955,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,195.38/3,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.22

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