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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.08, 4,232.10 and 873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.08, 4,232.10 and 873.40 is: 1,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.08 : 4,232.10 = 873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.08/4,232.10 = 873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.08x = 4,232.10 × 873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.08x = 3,696,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,316.14/2,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.25

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