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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.94, 4,186.71 and 1,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.94, 4,186.71 and 1,775.02 is: 2,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.94 : 4,186.71 = 1,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.94/4,186.71 = 1,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.94x = 4,186.71 × 1,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.94x = 7,431,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,493.98/3,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.45

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