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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.37, 4,282.64 and 1,777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.37, 4,282.64 and 1,777.07 is: 2,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.37 : 4,282.64 = 1,777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.37/4,282.64 = 1,777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.37x = 4,282.64 × 1,777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.37x = 7,610,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,534.09/3,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.35

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