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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.95, 4,186.03 and 1,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.95, 4,186.03 and 1,775.31 is: 2,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.95 : 4,186.03 = 1,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.95/4,186.03 = 1,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.95x = 4,186.03 × 1,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.95x = 7,431,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,492.04/3,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.45

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