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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.86, 4,772.85 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.86, 4,772.85 and 873.42 is: 1,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.86 : 4,772.85 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.86/4,772.85 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.86x = 4,772.85 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.86x = 4,168,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,702.65/3,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.15

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