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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.39, 4,772.82 and 1,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.39, 4,772.82 and 1,307.78 is: 1,962.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.39 : 4,772.82 = 1,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.39/4,772.82 = 1,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.39x = 4,772.82 × 1,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.39x = 6,241,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,798.54/3,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.59

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