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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645, 6,966.94 and 1,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645, 6,966.94 and 1,182.28 is: 1,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645 : 6,966.94 = 1,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645/6,966.94 = 1,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645x = 6,966.94 × 1,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645x = 8,236,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,873.82/4,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.28

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