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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.66, 4,238.54 and 877.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.66, 4,238.54 and 877.88 is: 1,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.66 : 4,238.54 = 877.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.66/4,238.54 = 877.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.66x = 4,238.54 × 877.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.66x = 3,720,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,929.50/2,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.84

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