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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.57, 4,775.49 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.57, 4,775.49 and 875.07 is: 1,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.57 : 4,775.49 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.57/4,775.49 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.57x = 4,775.49 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.57x = 4,178,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,888.03/3,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.64

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