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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.43, 4,278.96 and 1,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.43, 4,278.96 and 1,774.65 is: 2,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.43 : 4,278.96 = 1,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.43/4,278.96 = 1,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.43x = 4,278.96 × 1,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.43x = 7,593,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,656.36/3,101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.44

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