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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.66, 4,281.84 and 1,776.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.66, 4,281.84 and 1,776.51 is: 2,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.66 : 4,281.84 = 1,776.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.66/4,281.84 = 1,776.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.66x = 4,281.84 × 1,776.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.66x = 7,606,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,731.58/3,102.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.68

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