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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.02, 4,279.03 and 1,774.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.02, 4,279.03 and 1,774.85 is: 2,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.02 : 4,279.03 = 1,774.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.02/4,279.03 = 1,774.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.02x = 4,279.03 × 1,774.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.02x = 7,594,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,610.56/3,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.07

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