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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.71, 4,547.36 and 1,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.71, 4,547.36 and 1,182.48 is: 1,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.71 : 4,547.36 = 1,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.71/4,547.36 = 1,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.71x = 4,547.36 × 1,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.71x = 5,377,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,156.34/3,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.64

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