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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.83, 4,770.38 and 1,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.83, 4,770.38 and 1,331.56 is: 1,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.83 : 4,770.38 = 1,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.83/4,770.38 = 1,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.83x = 4,770.38 × 1,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.83x = 6,352,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,047.19/3,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.98

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