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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.26, 4,279.57 and 1,775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.26, 4,279.57 and 1,775.11 is: 2,449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.26 : 4,279.57 = 1,775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.26/4,279.57 = 1,775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.26x = 4,279.57 × 1,775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.26x = 7,596,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,707.50/3,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.56

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