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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.58, 4,771.81 and 872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.58, 4,771.81 and 872.46 is: 1,308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.58 : 4,771.81 = 872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.58/4,771.81 = 872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.58x = 4,771.81 × 872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.58x = 4,163,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,213.35/3,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.54

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