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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.18, 4,549.68 and 1,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.18, 4,549.68 and 1,182.82 is: 1,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.18 : 4,549.68 = 1,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.18/4,549.68 = 1,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.18x = 4,549.68 × 1,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.18x = 5,381,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,452.50/3,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.78

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