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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.73, 4,234.23 and 876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.73, 4,234.23 and 876.30 is: 1,314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.73 : 4,234.23 = 876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.73/4,234.23 = 876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.73x = 4,234.23 × 876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.73x = 3,710,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,455.75/2,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.49

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