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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.48, 4,235.22 and 876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.48, 4,235.22 and 876.96 is: 1,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.48 : 4,235.22 = 876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.48/4,235.22 = 876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.48x = 4,235.22 × 876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.48x = 3,714,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,118.53/2,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.44

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