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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.65, 4,282.92 and 1,777.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.65, 4,282.92 and 1,777.23 is: 2,452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.65 : 4,282.92 = 1,777.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.65/4,282.92 = 1,777.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.65x = 4,282.92 × 1,777.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.65x = 7,611,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,733.91/3,103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.51

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