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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.79, 4,535.70 and 1,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.79, 4,535.70 and 1,775.70 is: 2,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.79 : 4,535.70 = 1,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.79/4,535.70 = 1,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.79x = 4,535.70 × 1,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.79x = 8,054,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,042.49/3,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.68

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