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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.48, 4,848.66 and 1,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.48, 4,848.66 and 1,179 is: 1,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.48 : 4,848.66 = 1,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.48/4,848.66 = 1,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.48x = 4,848.66 × 1,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.48x = 5,716,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,570.14/3,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.03

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