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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233, 4,850.22 and 1,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233, 4,850.22 and 1,181 is: 1,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233 : 4,850.22 = 1,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233/4,850.22 = 1,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233x = 4,850.22 × 1,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233x = 5,728,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728,109.82/3,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.76

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