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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.26, 4,278.19 and 1,774.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.26, 4,278.19 and 1,774.11 is: 2,448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.26 : 4,278.19 = 1,774.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.26/4,278.19 = 1,774.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.26x = 4,278.19 × 1,774.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.26x = 7,589,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,979.66/3,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.18

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