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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.77, 4,773.94 and 1,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.77, 4,773.94 and 1,207.59 is: 1,811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.77 : 4,773.94 = 1,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.77/4,773.94 = 1,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.77x = 4,773.94 × 1,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.77x = 5,764,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,962.20/3,182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.30

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