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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.21, 4,211.79 and 1,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.21, 4,211.79 and 1,776.32 is: 2,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.21 : 4,211.79 = 1,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.21/4,211.79 = 1,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.21x = 4,211.79 × 1,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.21x = 7,481,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,486.81/3,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.17

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