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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.92, 4,163.32 and 1,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.92, 4,163.32 and 1,774 is: 2,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.92 : 4,163.32 = 1,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.92/4,163.32 = 1,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.92x = 4,163.32 × 1,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.92x = 7,385,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385,729.68/3,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.91

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