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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.63, 4,235.91 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.63, 4,235.91 and 875.44 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.63 : 4,235.91 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.63/4,235.91 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.63x = 4,235.91 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.63x = 3,708,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,285.05/2,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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