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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.01, 4,279.40 and 1,774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.01, 4,279.40 and 1,774.77 is: 2,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.01 : 4,279.40 = 1,774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.01/4,279.40 = 1,774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.01x = 4,279.40 × 1,774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.01x = 7,594,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,950.74/3,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.19

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