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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.88, 4,229.55 and 871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.88, 4,229.55 and 871.88 is: 1,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.88 : 4,229.55 = 871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.88/4,229.55 = 871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.88x = 4,229.55 × 871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.88x = 3,687,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,638.91/2,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.73

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