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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.68, 4,280.52 and 1,775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.68, 4,280.52 and 1,775.56 is: 2,450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.68 : 4,280.52 = 1,775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.68/4,280.52 = 1,775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.68x = 4,280.52 × 1,775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.68x = 7,600,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600,320.09/3,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.39

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