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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.87, 4,895.84 and 1,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.87, 4,895.84 and 1,183.94 is: 1,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.87 : 4,895.84 = 1,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.87/4,895.84 = 1,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.87x = 4,895.84 × 1,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.87x = 5,796,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,391.42/3,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.93

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