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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.33, 4,231.04 and 872.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.33, 4,231.04 and 872.19 is: 1,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.33 : 4,231.04 = 872.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.33/4,231.04 = 872.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.33x = 4,231.04 × 872.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.33x = 3,690,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,266.42/2,820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.45

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