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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.68, 4,548.93 and 1,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.68, 4,548.93 and 1,182.31 is: 1,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.68 : 4,548.93 = 1,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.68/4,548.93 = 1,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.68x = 4,548.93 × 1,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.68x = 5,378,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,245.43/3,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.01

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