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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.68, 4,238.45 and 877.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.68, 4,238.45 and 877.87 is: 1,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.68 : 4,238.45 = 877.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.68/4,238.45 = 877.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.68x = 4,238.45 × 877.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.68x = 3,720,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,808.10/2,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.79

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