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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.86, 4,235.52 and 876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.86, 4,235.52 and 876.08 is: 1,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.86 : 4,235.52 = 876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.86/4,235.52 = 876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.86x = 4,235.52 × 876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.86x = 3,710,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,654.36/2,823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.04

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