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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.83, 7,174.66 and 1,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.83, 7,174.66 and 1,320.08 is: 1,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.83 : 7,174.66 = 1,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.83/7,174.66 = 1,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.83x = 7,174.66 × 1,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.83x = 9,471,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,125.17/4,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.23

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