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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.97, 4,745.93 and 823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.97, 4,745.93 and 823.77 is: 1,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.97 : 4,745.93 = 823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.97/4,745.93 = 823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.97x = 4,745.93 × 823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.97x = 3,909,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,550.64/3,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.65

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