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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.71, 4,232.58 and 873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.71, 4,232.58 and 873.91 is: 1,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.71 : 4,232.58 = 873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.71/4,232.58 = 873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.71x = 4,232.58 × 873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.71x = 3,698,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,910.36/2,821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.88

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