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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.75, 4,242.23 and 879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.75, 4,242.23 and 879.88 is: 1,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.75 : 4,242.23 = 879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.75/4,242.23 = 879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.75x = 4,242.23 × 879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.75x = 3,732,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,653.33/2,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.01

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