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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.83, 4,404.99 and 1,775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.83, 4,404.99 and 1,775.65 is: 2,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.83 : 4,404.99 = 1,775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.83/4,404.99 = 1,775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.83x = 4,404.99 × 1,775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.83x = 7,821,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,720.49/3,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.54

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