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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.38, 4,772.36 and 872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.38, 4,772.36 and 872.88 is: 1,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.38 : 4,772.36 = 872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.38/4,772.36 = 872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.38x = 4,772.36 × 872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.38x = 4,165,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,697.60/3,181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.40

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