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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.70, 4,895.93 and 1,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.70, 4,895.93 and 1,184.68 is: 1,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.70 : 4,895.93 = 1,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.70/4,895.93 = 1,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.70x = 4,895.93 × 1,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.70x = 5,800,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800,110.35/3,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.16

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