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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.68, 4,769.53 and 871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.68, 4,769.53 and 871.18 is: 1,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.68 : 4,769.53 = 871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.68/4,769.53 = 871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.68x = 4,769.53 × 871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.68x = 4,155,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,105.04/3,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.77

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