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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.85, 4,771.98 and 1,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.85, 4,771.98 and 1,306.73 is: 1,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.85 : 4,771.98 = 1,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.85/4,771.98 = 1,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.85x = 4,771.98 × 1,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.85x = 6,235,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,694.82/3,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.39

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