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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.31, 4,279.91 and 1,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.31, 4,279.91 and 1,775.45 is: 2,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.31 : 4,279.91 = 1,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.31/4,279.91 = 1,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.31x = 4,279.91 × 1,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.31x = 7,598,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,766.21/3,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.18

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