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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.32, 4,235.25 and 875.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.32, 4,235.25 and 875.00 is: 1,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.32 : 4,235.25 = 875.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.32/4,235.25 = 875.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.32x = 4,235.25 × 875.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.32x = 3,705,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,857.62/2,823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.59

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