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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.13, 4,776.47 and 875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.13, 4,776.47 and 875.63 is: 1,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.13 : 4,776.47 = 875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.13/4,776.47 = 875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.13x = 4,776.47 × 875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.13x = 4,182,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,392.17/3,184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.51

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