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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.65, 4,775.43 and 1,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.65, 4,775.43 and 1,333.22 is: 1,999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.65 : 4,775.43 = 1,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.65/4,775.43 = 1,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.65x = 4,775.43 × 1,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.65x = 6,366,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,683.73/3,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.18

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