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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.77, 4,549.36 and 1,183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.77, 4,549.36 and 1,183.01 is: 1,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.77 : 4,549.36 = 1,183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.77/4,549.36 = 1,183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.77x = 4,549.36 × 1,183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.77x = 5,381,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,938.37/3,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.18

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