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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.92, 4,279.37 and 1,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.92, 4,279.37 and 1,775.06 is: 2,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.92 : 4,279.37 = 1,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.92/4,279.37 = 1,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.92x = 4,279.37 × 1,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.92x = 7,596,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,121.55/3,100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.63

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