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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.54, 4,281.39 and 1,776.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.54, 4,281.39 and 1,776.21 is: 2,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.54 : 4,281.39 = 1,776.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.54/4,281.39 = 1,776.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.54x = 4,281.39 × 1,776.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.54x = 7,604,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,647.73/3,102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.10

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