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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.66, 4,187.01 and 1,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.66, 4,187.01 and 1,774.64 is: 2,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.66 : 4,187.01 = 1,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.66/4,187.01 = 1,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.66x = 4,187.01 × 1,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.66x = 7,430,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,452.55/3,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.33

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