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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.33, 4,893.48 and 1,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.33, 4,893.48 and 1,182.32 is: 1,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.33 : 4,893.48 = 1,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.33/4,893.48 = 1,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.33x = 4,893.48 × 1,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.33x = 5,785,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,659.27/3,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.47

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