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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.87, 4,186.77 and 1,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.87, 4,186.77 and 1,773.75 is: 2,448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.87 : 4,186.77 = 1,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.87/4,186.77 = 1,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.87x = 4,186.77 × 1,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.87x = 7,426,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,267.59/3,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.60

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