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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.54, 4,776.90 and 876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.54, 4,776.90 and 876.04 is: 1,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.54 : 4,776.90 = 876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.54/4,776.90 = 876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.54x = 4,776.90 × 876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.54x = 4,184,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,755.48/3,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.08

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