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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.63, 4,187.73 and 1,776.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.63, 4,187.73 and 1,776.43 is: 2,451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.63 : 4,187.73 = 1,776.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.63/4,187.73 = 1,776.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.63x = 4,187.73 × 1,776.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.63x = 7,439,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,209.20/3,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.44

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