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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.34, 4,276.98 and 876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.34, 4,276.98 and 876.96 is: 1,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.34 : 4,276.98 = 876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.34/4,276.98 = 876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.34x = 4,276.98 × 876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.34x = 3,750,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,740.38/2,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.43

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