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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.18, 4,767.08 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.18, 4,767.08 and 869.50 is: 1,304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.18 : 4,767.08 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.18/4,767.08 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.18x = 4,767.08 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.18x = 4,144,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,976.06/3,178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.20

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