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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.51, 4,280.11 and 1,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.51, 4,280.11 and 1,775.25 is: 2,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.51 : 4,280.11 = 1,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.51/4,280.11 = 1,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.51x = 4,280.11 × 1,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.51x = 7,598,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,260.84/3,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.86

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