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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.32, 4,298.20 and 1,770.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.32, 4,298.20 and 1,770.83 is: 2,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.32 : 4,298.20 = 1,770.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.32/4,298.20 = 1,770.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.32x = 4,298.20 × 1,770.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.32x = 7,611,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,387.82/3,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.21

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