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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.31, 4,180.42 and 1,771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.31, 4,180.42 and 1,771.41 is: 2,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.31 : 4,180.42 = 1,771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.31/4,180.42 = 1,771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.31x = 4,180.42 × 1,771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.31x = 7,405,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,245.72/3,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.73

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