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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.06, 4,237.70 and 877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.06, 4,237.70 and 877.22 is: 1,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.06 : 4,237.70 = 877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.06/4,237.70 = 877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.06x = 4,237.70 × 877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.06x = 3,717,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,369.62/2,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.85

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