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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.51, 4,431.84 and 1,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.51, 4,431.84 and 1,795.18 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.51 : 4,431.84 = 1,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.51/4,431.84 = 1,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.51x = 4,431.84 × 1,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.51x = 7,955,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,950.53/3,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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