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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.93, 4,774.35 and 1,235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.93, 4,774.35 and 1,235.51 is: 1,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.93 : 4,774.35 = 1,235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.93/4,774.35 = 1,235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.93x = 4,774.35 × 1,235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.93x = 5,898,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,757.17/3,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.25

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