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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.97, 7,316.96 and 1,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.97, 7,316.96 and 1,180.18 is: 1,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.97 : 7,316.96 = 1,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.97/7,316.96 = 1,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.97x = 7,316.96 × 1,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.97x = 8,635,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,323.95/4,877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.27

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