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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.53, 4,191.46 and 1,777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.53, 4,191.46 and 1,777.99 is: 2,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.53 : 4,191.46 = 1,777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.53/4,191.46 = 1,777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.53x = 4,191.46 × 1,777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.53x = 7,452,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,388.69/3,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.24

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