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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.85, 4,276.23 and 876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.85, 4,276.23 and 876.48 is: 1,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.85 : 4,276.23 = 876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.85/4,276.23 = 876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.85x = 4,276.23 × 876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.85x = 3,748,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,030.07/2,850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.71

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