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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.62 and 871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.62 and 871.97 is: 1,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.75 : 4,229.62 = 871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.75/4,229.62 = 871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.75x = 4,229.62 × 871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.75x = 3,688,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,078.42/2,819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.95

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