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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.20, 4,774.92 and 874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.20, 4,774.92 and 874.88 is: 1,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.20 : 4,774.92 = 874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.20/4,774.92 = 874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.20x = 4,774.92 × 874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.20x = 4,177,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,482.01/3,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.35

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