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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.37, 4,229.73 and 871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.37, 4,229.73 and 871.44 is: 1,307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.37 : 4,229.73 = 871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.37/4,229.73 = 871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.37x = 4,229.73 × 871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.37x = 3,685,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,955.91/2,819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.37

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