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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.33, 4,770.27 and 988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.33, 4,770.27 and 988.88 is: 1,483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.33 : 4,770.27 = 988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.33/4,770.27 = 988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.33x = 4,770.27 × 988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.33x = 4,717,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,200.75/3,180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.24

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