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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.62, 4,281.68 and 1,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.62, 4,281.68 and 1,776.74 is: 2,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.62 : 4,281.68 = 1,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.62/4,281.68 = 1,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.62x = 4,281.68 × 1,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.62x = 7,607,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,432.12/3,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.94

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