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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.84, 4,185.29 and 1,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.84, 4,185.29 and 1,774.95 is: 2,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.84 : 4,185.29 = 1,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.84/4,185.29 = 1,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.84x = 4,185.29 × 1,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.84x = 7,428,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,680.49/3,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.61

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