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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.23, 4,770.78 and 1,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.23, 4,770.78 and 1,099.68 is: 1,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.23 : 4,770.78 = 1,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.23/4,770.78 = 1,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.23x = 4,770.78 × 1,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.23x = 5,246,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,320.55/3,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.67

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