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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.57, 4,236.03 and 875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.57, 4,236.03 and 875.73 is: 1,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.57 : 4,236.03 = 875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.57/4,236.03 = 875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.57x = 4,236.03 × 875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.57x = 3,709,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,618.55/2,823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.80

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