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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.83, 4,235.69 and 876.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.83, 4,235.69 and 876.03 is: 1,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.83 : 4,235.69 = 876.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.83/4,235.69 = 876.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.83x = 4,235.69 × 876.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.83x = 3,710,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,577.82/2,823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.02

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