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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.20, 4,280.67 and 1,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.20, 4,280.67 and 1,775.82 is: 2,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.20 : 4,280.67 = 1,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.20/4,280.67 = 1,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.20x = 4,280.67 × 1,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.20x = 7,601,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,699.40/3,102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.43

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