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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.38, 4,229.28 and 871.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.38, 4,229.28 and 871.57 is: 1,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.38 : 4,229.28 = 871.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.38/4,229.28 = 871.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.38x = 4,229.28 × 871.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.38x = 3,686,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,113.57/2,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.42

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