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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.68, 4,775.52 and 875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.68, 4,775.52 and 875.12 is: 1,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.68 : 4,775.52 = 875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.68/4,775.52 = 875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.68x = 4,775.52 × 875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.68x = 4,179,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,153.06/3,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.68

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