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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.77, 4,775.10 and 843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.77, 4,775.10 and 843.80 is: 1,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.77 : 4,775.10 = 843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.77/4,775.10 = 843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.77x = 4,775.10 × 843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.77x = 4,029,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,229.38/3,183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.55

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