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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.89, 4,431.97 and 1,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.89, 4,431.97 and 1,795.40 is: 2,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.89 : 4,431.97 = 1,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.89/4,431.97 = 1,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.89x = 4,431.97 × 1,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.89x = 7,957,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,158.94/3,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.41

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