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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.11, 4,279.72 and 1,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.11, 4,279.72 and 1,774.79 is: 2,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.11 : 4,279.72 = 1,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.11/4,279.72 = 1,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.11x = 4,279.72 × 1,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.11x = 7,595,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,593.25/3,101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.31

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