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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825, 4,238.08 and 877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825, 4,238.08 and 877.12 is: 1,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825 : 4,238.08 = 877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825/4,238.08 = 877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825x = 4,238.08 × 877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825x = 3,717,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,304.73/2,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.86

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