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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.68, 4,278.93 and 1,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.68, 4,278.93 and 1,774.25 is: 2,448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.68 : 4,278.93 = 1,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.68/4,278.93 = 1,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.68x = 4,278.93 × 1,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.68x = 7,591,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,891.55/3,100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.46

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