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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.09, 4,770.12 and 988.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.09, 4,770.12 and 988.82 is: 1,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.09 : 4,770.12 = 988.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.09/4,770.12 = 988.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.09x = 4,770.12 × 988.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.09x = 4,716,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,766.21/3,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.22

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