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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.31, 4,236.57 and 876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.31, 4,236.57 and 876.47 is: 1,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.31 : 4,236.57 = 876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.31/4,236.57 = 876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.31x = 4,236.57 × 876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.31x = 3,713,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,205.33/2,824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.73

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