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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.85, 4,186.81 and 1,775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.85, 4,186.81 and 1,775.03 is: 2,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.85 : 4,186.81 = 1,775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.85/4,186.81 = 1,775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.85x = 4,186.81 × 1,775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.85x = 7,431,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,719.38/3,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.60

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