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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.45, 4,238.45 and 877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.45, 4,238.45 and 877.13 is: 1,315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.45 : 4,238.45 = 877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.45/4,238.45 = 877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.45x = 4,238.45 × 877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.45x = 3,717,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,667.26/2,825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.78

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