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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.20, 4,231.92 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.20, 4,231.92 and 873.42 is: 1,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.20 : 4,231.92 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.20/4,231.92 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.20x = 4,231.92 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.20x = 3,696,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,243.57/2,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.17

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