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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.75, 4,189.64 and 1,776.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.75, 4,189.64 and 1,776.73 is: 2,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.75 : 4,189.64 = 1,776.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.75/4,189.64 = 1,776.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.75x = 4,189.64 × 1,776.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.75x = 7,443,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,864.36/3,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.07

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