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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.86, 4,271.92 and 873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.86, 4,271.92 and 873.34 is: 1,310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.86 : 4,271.92 = 873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.86/4,271.92 = 873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.86x = 4,271.92 × 873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.86x = 3,730,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,849.78/2,847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.05

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