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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184, 4,776.02 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184, 4,776.02 and 875.52 is: 1,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184 : 4,776.02 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184/4,776.02 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184x = 4,776.02 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184x = 4,181,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,501.03/3,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.29

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