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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.34, 4,774.91 and 874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.34, 4,774.91 and 874.82 is: 1,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.34 : 4,774.91 = 874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.34/4,774.91 = 874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.34x = 4,774.91 × 874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.34x = 4,177,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,186.77/3,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.20

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