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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.23, 4,232.45 and 873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.23, 4,232.45 and 873.59 is: 1,310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.23 : 4,232.45 = 873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.23/4,232.45 = 873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.23x = 4,232.45 × 873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.23x = 3,697,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,407.02/2,821.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.57

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