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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.04, 4,381.76 and 1,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.04, 4,381.76 and 1,777.76 is: 2,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.04 : 4,381.76 = 1,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.04/4,381.76 = 1,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.04x = 4,381.76 × 1,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.04x = 7,789,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,789,717.66/3,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.42

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