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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.25, 4,163.15 and 1,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.25, 4,163.15 and 1,774.97 is: 2,449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.25 : 4,163.15 = 1,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.25/4,163.15 = 1,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.25x = 4,163.15 × 1,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.25x = 7,389,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,466.36/3,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.89

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