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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.93, 4,233.87 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.93, 4,233.87 and 875.07 is: 1,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.93 : 4,233.87 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.93/4,233.87 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.93x = 4,233.87 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.93x = 3,704,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,932.62/2,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.98

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