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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105, 4,283.76 and 1,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105, 4,283.76 and 1,777.80 is: 2,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105 : 4,283.76 = 1,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105/4,283.76 = 1,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105x = 4,283.76 × 1,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105x = 7,615,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,668.53/3,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.71

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