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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.04, 4,774.02 and 874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.04, 4,774.02 and 874 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.04 : 4,774.02 = 874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.04/4,774.02 = 874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.04x = 4,774.02 × 874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.04x = 4,172,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,493.48/3,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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