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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.95, 4,432.59 and 1,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.95, 4,432.59 and 1,795.80 is: 2,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.95 : 4,432.59 = 1,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.95/4,432.59 = 1,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.95x = 4,432.59 × 1,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.95x = 7,960,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,045.12/3,211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.26

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