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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.30, 4,279.69 and 1,774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.30, 4,279.69 and 1,774.91 is: 2,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.30 : 4,279.69 = 1,774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.30/4,279.69 = 1,774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.30x = 4,279.69 × 1,774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.30x = 7,596,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,082.49/3,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.33

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