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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.52, 4,232.69 and 873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.52, 4,232.69 and 873.88 is: 1,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.52 : 4,232.69 = 873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.52/4,232.69 = 873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.52x = 4,232.69 × 873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.52x = 3,698,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,863.14/2,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.95

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