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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.79, 4,280.58 and 1,775.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.79, 4,280.58 and 1,775.61 is: 2,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.79 : 4,280.58 = 1,775.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.79/4,280.58 = 1,775.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.79x = 4,280.58 × 1,775.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.79x = 7,600,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600,640.65/3,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.40

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