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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.13, 4,228.92 and 871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.13, 4,228.92 and 871.33 is: 1,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.13 : 4,228.92 = 871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.13/4,228.92 = 871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.13x = 4,228.92 × 871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.13x = 3,684,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,784.86/2,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.06

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