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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.01, 4,235.98 and 876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.01, 4,235.98 and 876.22 is: 1,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.01 : 4,235.98 = 876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.01/4,235.98 = 876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.01x = 4,235.98 × 876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.01x = 3,711,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,637.62/2,824.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.31

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