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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.90, 4,772.34 and 872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.90, 4,772.34 and 872.86 is: 1,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.90 : 4,772.34 = 872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.90/4,772.34 = 872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.90x = 4,772.34 × 872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.90x = 4,165,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,584.69/3,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.15

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