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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.45, 4,773.80 and 873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.45, 4,773.80 and 873.95 is: 1,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.45 : 4,773.80 = 873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.45/4,773.80 = 873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.45x = 4,773.80 × 873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.45x = 4,172,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,034.27/3,182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.95

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