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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.01, 4,279.43 and 1,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.01, 4,279.43 and 1,775.41 is: 2,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.01 : 4,279.43 = 1,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.01/4,279.43 = 1,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.01x = 4,279.43 × 1,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.01x = 7,597,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,733.94/3,102.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.29

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