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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.34, 4,279.95 and 1,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.34, 4,279.95 and 1,774.94 is: 2,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.34 : 4,279.95 = 1,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.34/4,279.95 = 1,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.34x = 4,279.95 × 1,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.34x = 7,596,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,654.45/3,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.47

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