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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.08, 4,771.06 and 871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.08, 4,771.06 and 871.96 is: 1,307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.08 : 4,771.06 = 871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.08/4,771.06 = 871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.08x = 4,771.06 × 871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.08x = 4,160,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,173.48/3,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.79

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