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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.88, 4,769.82 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.88, 4,769.82 and 871.38 is: 1,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.88 : 4,769.82 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.88/4,769.82 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.88x = 4,769.82 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.88x = 4,156,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,342.84/3,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.07

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