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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.44, 4,776.66 and 876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.44, 4,776.66 and 876.12 is: 1,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.44 : 4,776.66 = 876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.44/4,776.66 = 876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.44x = 4,776.66 × 876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.44x = 4,184,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,927.36/3,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.18

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