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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.40, 4,771.59 and 872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.40, 4,771.59 and 872.36 is: 1,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.40 : 4,771.59 = 872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.40/4,771.59 = 872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.40x = 4,771.59 × 872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.40x = 4,162,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,544.25/3,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.40

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