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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.66, 4,773.70 and 1,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.66, 4,773.70 and 1,449.88 is: 2,175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.66 : 4,773.70 = 1,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.66/4,773.70 = 1,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.66x = 4,773.70 × 1,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.66x = 6,921,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,292.16/3,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.37

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