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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.02, 4,228.94 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.02, 4,228.94 and 871.38 is: 1,307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.02 : 4,228.94 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.02/4,228.94 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.02x = 4,228.94 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.02x = 3,684,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,988.24/2,819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.19

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