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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.25, 4,278.51 and 1,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.25, 4,278.51 and 1,774.24 is: 2,447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.25 : 4,278.51 = 1,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.25/4,278.51 = 1,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.25x = 4,278.51 × 1,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.25x = 7,591,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,103.58/3,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.76

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