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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.19, 4,774.93 and 874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.19, 4,774.93 and 874.69 is: 1,312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.19 : 4,774.93 = 874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.19/4,774.93 = 874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.19x = 4,774.93 × 874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.19x = 4,176,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,569.40/3,183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.07

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