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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.82, 4,268.14 and 871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.82, 4,268.14 and 871.12 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.82 : 4,268.14 = 871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.82/4,268.14 = 871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.82x = 4,268.14 × 871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.82x = 3,718,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,062.12/2,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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