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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.49, 4,284.39 and 1,778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.49, 4,284.39 and 1,778.16 is: 2,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.49 : 4,284.39 = 1,778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.49/4,284.39 = 1,778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.49x = 4,284.39 × 1,778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.49x = 7,618,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,330.92/3,104.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.97

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