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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.93, 4,771.35 and 1,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.93, 4,771.35 and 1,233.51 is: 1,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.93 : 4,771.35 = 1,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.93/4,771.35 = 1,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.93x = 4,771.35 × 1,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.93x = 5,885,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,507.94/3,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.25

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