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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.06, 4,774.82 and 843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.06, 4,774.82 and 843.05 is: 1,264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.06 : 4,774.82 = 843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.06/4,774.82 = 843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.06x = 4,774.82 × 843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.06x = 4,025,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,413.41/3,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.64

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