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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.82, 4,305.27 and 1,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.82, 4,305.27 and 1,775.33 is: 2,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.82 : 4,305.27 = 1,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.82/4,305.27 = 1,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.82x = 4,305.27 × 1,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.82x = 7,643,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,253.46/3,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.90

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