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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.68, 4,282.94 and 1,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.68, 4,282.94 and 1,777.50 is: 2,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.68 : 4,282.94 = 1,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.68/4,282.94 = 1,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.68x = 4,282.94 × 1,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.68x = 7,612,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,925.85/3,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.87

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