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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.71, 4,235.97 and 876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.71, 4,235.97 and 876.07 is: 1,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.71 : 4,235.97 = 876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.71/4,235.97 = 876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.71x = 4,235.97 × 876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.71x = 3,711,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,006.24/2,823.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.23

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