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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.78, 4,771.11 and 872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.78, 4,771.11 and 872.34 is: 1,308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.78 : 4,771.11 = 872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.78/4,771.11 = 872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.78x = 4,771.11 × 872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.78x = 4,162,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,030.10/3,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.49

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