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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.88, 4,188.24 and 1,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.88, 4,188.24 and 1,775.74 is: 2,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.88 : 4,188.24 = 1,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.88/4,188.24 = 1,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.88x = 4,188.24 × 1,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.88x = 7,437,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,225.30/3,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.58

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