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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.34, 4,185.39 and 1,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.34, 4,185.39 and 1,774.15 is: 2,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.34 : 4,185.39 = 1,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.34/4,185.39 = 1,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.34x = 4,185.39 × 1,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.34x = 7,425,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,509.67/3,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.96

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