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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.74, 4,280.48 and 1,775.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.74, 4,280.48 and 1,775.87 is: 2,450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.74 : 4,280.48 = 1,775.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.74/4,280.48 = 1,775.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.74x = 4,280.48 × 1,775.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.74x = 7,601,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,586.72/3,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.75

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