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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.69, 4,238.53 and 877.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.69, 4,238.53 and 877.91 is: 1,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.69 : 4,238.53 = 877.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.69/4,238.53 = 877.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.69x = 4,238.53 × 877.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.69x = 3,721,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,024.48/2,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.86

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