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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.40, 4,230.87 and 873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.40, 4,230.87 and 873.15 is: 1,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.40 : 4,230.87 = 873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.40/4,230.87 = 873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.40x = 4,230.87 × 873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.40x = 3,694,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,165.00/2,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.34

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