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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.73, 4,623.93 and 1,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.73, 4,623.93 and 1,233.33 is: 1,849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.73 : 4,623.93 = 1,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.73/4,623.93 = 1,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.73x = 4,623.93 × 1,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.73x = 5,702,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,831.59/3,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.93

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