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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.33, 4,229.41 and 871.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.33, 4,229.41 and 871.69 is: 1,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.33 : 4,229.41 = 871.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.33/4,229.41 = 871.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.33x = 4,229.41 × 871.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.33x = 3,686,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,719.47/2,819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.66

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