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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.83, 7,316.66 and 1,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.83, 7,316.66 and 1,180.03 is: 1,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.83 : 7,316.66 = 1,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.83/7,316.66 = 1,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.83x = 7,316.66 × 1,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.83x = 8,633,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,878.30/4,877.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.02

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