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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.44, 4,230.42 and 872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.44, 4,230.42 and 872.76 is: 1,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.44 : 4,230.42 = 872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.44/4,230.42 = 872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.44x = 4,230.42 × 872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.44x = 3,692,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,141.36/2,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.07

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