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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.83, 4,283.52 and 1,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.83, 4,283.52 and 1,777.96 is: 2,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.83 : 4,283.52 = 1,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.83/4,283.52 = 1,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.83x = 4,283.52 × 1,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.83x = 7,615,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,905.80/3,103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.72

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