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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.55, 4,382.27 and 1,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.55, 4,382.27 and 1,778.30 is: 2,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.55 : 4,382.27 = 1,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.55/4,382.27 = 1,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.55x = 4,382.27 × 1,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.55x = 7,792,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,959.94/3,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.05

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