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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.49, 4,232.64 and 873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.49, 4,232.64 and 873.84 is: 1,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.49 : 4,232.64 = 873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.49/4,232.64 = 873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.49x = 4,232.64 × 873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.49x = 3,698,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,669.29/2,821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.89

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