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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.13, 4,333.45 and 1,777.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.13, 4,333.45 and 1,777.29 is: 2,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.13 : 4,333.45 = 1,777.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.13/4,333.45 = 1,777.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.13x = 4,333.45 × 1,777.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.13x = 7,701,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,775.68/3,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.69

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