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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.40, 4,229.50 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.40, 4,229.50 and 871.75 is: 1,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.40 : 4,229.50 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.40/4,229.50 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.40x = 4,229.50 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.40x = 3,687,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,066.63/2,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.75

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