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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.71, 4,432.07 and 1,795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.71, 4,432.07 and 1,795.42 is: 2,477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.71 : 4,432.07 = 1,795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.71/4,432.07 = 1,795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.71x = 4,432.07 × 1,795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.71x = 7,957,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,420.53/3,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.63

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